How Many People Are Named Xing?

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

Xing
Very Rare
Chinese

Xing means 'prosperity' in Chinese, making it a name rich with hope. Only 12 people named Xing live in the US today, which means 1 in 27,943,392 Americans share this rare name. All of those bearing Xing are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~2,618
Living in US
1 in 126,604
Americans
2000
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Prosperity
🌐
Origin
Chinese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Hopeful Ambitious
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, completion, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,627,486
Worldwide Bearers
#434
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
1,607,465
🇸🇬 Singapore
5,371
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
4,555
🇺🇸 United States
3,517
🇹🇼 Taiwan
2,839
🇨🇦 Canada
855
🇹🇭 Thailand
837
🇲🇾 Malaysia
711
🇻🇳 Vietnam
327
🇸🇷 Suriname
115

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (42%)
♀ Female
7 (58%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
12
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 12 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: 2000

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
15
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
83
International
100

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

📜 Xing Through the Generations

Xing peaked in popularity in 2000 with 12 births, marking its introduction into the American naming landscape. Today, all 12 individuals named Xing are under 30 years old, reflecting its status as a contemporary choice. The name's stability and modern appeal suggest it will continue to be favored among parents seeking unique yet meaningful monikers.

✨ Similar Names to Xing

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Xing's Chinese roots

📄 About the Name Xing

How Many People Have the Name Xing?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,618 people in the United States currently share the name Xing. That works out to roughly 1 in every 126,604 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Xing a Common or Rare Name?

Xing 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 Xing Mean?

Xing means "prosperity" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Xing in SSA data, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

When Was Xing Most Popular?

The name Xing reached peak popularity in 2000, with 12 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 Xing?

Approximately 2,618 people named Xing live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,618. That works out to roughly 1 in 126,604 Americans.

Is Xing a rare name?

Xing is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 126,604 Americans has this name.

What does the name Xing mean?

Xing means "prosperity" and comes from Chinese origins.

Is Xing more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 42% of people named Xing are male and 58% are female.

When was Xing most popular?

Xing peaked in 2000 with 12 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.

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 US2,618
All-Time Births2,618
1 in X1 in 126,604
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age26
Peak Year2000
World Rank#434
Male %42%
Female %58%

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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.