Ming
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ming was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
491 births recorded 1920–2024 · peaked in 1981 with 23 births
Most common in: New York, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
116 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #4789 · peaked in 2008 with 14 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
116 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2008 with 14 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ming’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | #6042 | — |
| 2000 | #6839 | ↓797 |
| 2001 | #7536 | ↓697 |
| 2002 | #7643 | ↓107 |
| 2003 | #7245 | ↑398 |
| 2004 | #7536 | ↓291 |
| 2005 | #6634 | ↑902 |
| 2006 | #9585 | ↓2951 |
| 2007 | #8173 | ↑1412 |
| 2009 | #12491 | ↓4318 |
| 2010 | #12231 | ↑260 |
| 2011 | #12287 | ↓56 |
| 2012 | #12274 | ↑13 |
| 2013 | #9655 | ↑2619 |
| 2014 | #12108 | ↓2453 |
| 2015 | #8744 | ↑3364 |
| 2017 | #10775 | ↓2031 |
| 2020 | #9554 | ↑1221 |
| 2022 | #10863 | ↓1309 |
| 2024 | #8987 | ↑1876 |
Frequently asked questions about Ming
Is Ming a popular name?
Ming has 491 recorded births in United States between 1920 and 2024, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Ming more common for boys or girls?
Ming is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ming most popular?
Ming peaked in 1981 in United States, with 23 recorded births that year.
Is Ming rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ming’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4286 in 1920 to #8987 in 2024.
How many babies have been named Ming?
At least 607 babies have been recorded with the name Ming across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Ming popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ming appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.