How Many People Are Named Sang?

Complete statistics for the name Sang: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sang
Rare
Vietnamese

Sang means 'protection' in Vietnamese, making it a rare choice for parents seeking a meaningful name. Only 675 people named Sang live in the US today, which means 1 in 488,619 Americans have this unique name. The name peaked in popularity in 1981 with 32 births.

~4,399
Living in US
1 in 75,347
Americans
1981
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Protection
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Protective Resilient
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

422,086
Worldwide Bearers
#2,423
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
269,280
🇨🇳 China
54,419
🇺🇸 United States
21,258
🇮🇩 Indonesia
17,490
🇰🇭 Cambodia
14,069
🇹🇭 Thailand
10,301
🇲🇲 Myanmar
5,513
🇮🇳 India
5,352
🇲🇾 Malaysia
3,739
🇬🇲 Gambia
3,691

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
630 (93%)
♀ Female
46 (7%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
199
Would be under 30 (28%)
489
Would be 30–60 (68%)
30
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 718 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: 1981

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
41
Modern Appeal
69
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sang Through the Generations

Sang's journey through the generations reflects a blend of classic and modern appeal. Born in the early 1980s, its popularity saw a peak in 1981 with 32 births, but since then, it's seen a slow decline. Today, Sang is predominantly found among those aged 30-60, with 68% falling into this age bracket, indicating a name that's held steady over time without becoming overly trendy.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 114
Kansas 51
New York 6

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sang's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Sang

How Many People Have the Name Sang?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,399 people in the United States currently share the name Sang. That works out to roughly 1 in every 75,347 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Sang a Common or Rare Name?

Sang is classified as 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 Sang Mean?

Sang means "protection" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sang in SSA data, approximately 93% are male and 7% are female.

When Was Sang Most Popular?

The name Sang reached peak popularity in 1981, with 32 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Sang?

Approximately 4,399 people named Sang live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,399. That works out to roughly 1 in 75,347 Americans.

Is Sang a rare name?

Sang is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 75,347 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sang mean?

Sang means "protection" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Sang more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 93% of people named Sang are male and 7% are female.

When was Sang most popular?

Sang peaked in 1981 with 32 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US4,399
All-Time Births4,399
1 in X1 in 75,347
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1981
World Rank#2,423
Male %93%
Female %7%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.