Sung
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sung was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
513 births recorded 1946–2011 · peaked in 1989 with 24 births
Most common in: Kansas, New York, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
14 births recorded 1996–2003 · peaked in 1998 with 5 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
14 births recorded 1996–2003 · peaked in 1998 with 5 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Sung’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | #2292 | — |
| 1985 | #5147 | ↓2855 |
| 1986 | #3268 | ↑1879 |
| 1987 | #3201 | ↑67 |
| 1988 | #4162 | ↓961 |
| 1989 | #3094 | ↑1068 |
| 1990 | #3467 | ↓373 |
| 1991 | #3224 | ↑243 |
| 1992 | #3604 | ↓380 |
| 1993 | #5002 | ↓1398 |
| 1994 | #4803 | ↑199 |
| 1995 | #4280 | ↑523 |
| 1996 | #4185 | ↑95 |
| 1997 | #8110 | ↓3925 |
| 1998 | #6314 | ↑1796 |
| 1999 | #6042 | ↑272 |
| 2001 | #8339 | ↓2297 |
| 2003 | #8643 | ↓304 |
| 2004 | #11356 | ↓2713 |
| 2006 | #12055 | ↓699 |
Frequently asked questions about Sung
Is Sung a popular name?
Sung has 513 recorded births in United States between 1946 and 2011, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Sung more common for boys or girls?
Sung is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Sung most popular?
Sung peaked in 1989 in United States, with 24 recorded births that year.
Is Sung rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Sung’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2690 in 1946 to #12055 in 2006.
How many babies have been named Sung?
At least 527 babies have been recorded with the name Sung across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Sung popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sung appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.