Cheng
3 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Cheng was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
684 births recorded 1979–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 1990 with 48 births
Most common in: California, Minnesota, Wisconsin
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
68 births recorded 2005–2019 · peaked in 2009 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
68 births recorded 2005–2019 · peaked in 2009 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
9 births recorded 1981–1990 · peaked in 1981 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Cheng’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | #3107 | — |
| 1997 | #3160 | ↓53 |
| 1998 | #4413 | ↓1253 |
| 1999 | #7139 | ↓2726 |
| 2000 | #5040 | ↑2099 |
| 2001 | #5667 | ↓627 |
| 2002 | #6522 | ↓855 |
| 2003 | #7245 | ↓723 |
| 2004 | #7536 | ↓291 |
| 2006 | #9585 | ↓2049 |
| 2007 | #8915 | ↑670 |
| 2009 | #9864 | ↓949 |
| 2011 | #9600 | ↑264 |
| 2013 | #12136 | ↓2536 |
| 2014 | #10717 | ↑1419 |
| 2018 | #10760 | ↓43 |
| 2020 | #6620 | ↑4140 |
| 2022 | #10863 | ↓4243 |
| 2024 | #10938 | ↓75 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↓1070 |
Frequently asked questions about Cheng
Is Cheng a popular name?
Yes — Cheng currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Cheng more common for boys or girls?
Cheng is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Cheng most popular?
Cheng peaked in 1990 in United States, with 48 recorded births that year.
Is Cheng rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Cheng’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4068 in 1979 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Cheng?
At least 761 babies have been recorded with the name Cheng across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Cheng popular in more than one country?
Yes — Cheng appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Cheng?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Cheng include Chazz, Cheston.
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