How Many People Are Named Ping?
Complete statistics for the name Ping: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ping is a very rare female name, with only 15 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 21,368,684 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1991 with six births, and it's interesting how stable its usage has been since then.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 39All 16 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1991Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ping Through the Generations
Ping has seen a steady presence in the United States, with its peak year occurring in 1991 when six babies were given this name. Over the decades, the name has maintained a relatively consistent trend, with no significant fluctuations in usage. Currently, the majority of people named Ping fall within the 30-60 age range, indicating that it's a name often chosen by parents of a certain generation.
⭐ Famous People Named Ping
Ping is a transliteration of multiple Chinese given names borne by:…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ping's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ping
How Many People Have the Name Ping?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,624 people in the United States currently share the name Ping. That works out to roughly 1 in every 126,315 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ping a Common or Rare Name?
Ping is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Ping Mean?
Ping means "creative variant of Ping" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ping in SSA data, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.
When Was Ping Most Popular?
The name Ping reached peak popularity in 1991, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Ping?
Approximately 2,624 people named Ping live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,624. That works out to roughly 1 in 126,315 Americans.
Is Ping a rare name?
Ping is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 126,315 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ping mean?
Ping means "creative variant of Ping" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ping more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 38% of people named Ping are male and 62% are female.
When was Ping most popular?
Ping peaked in 1991 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.