Total births
1,018
Boys' name · since 1975
Hung
1,018 babies named Hung in U.S. Social Security records since 1975, with the highest year being 1982. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,018
- total births
- 1975–2022
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Hung sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,018 recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Hung recorded 1,018 times among boys since 1975, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2022.
- 1,018 total births
- 1975–2022 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,018 boys have been named Hung since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2022.
- 1,018
- total births
- 1975–2022
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Hung was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
88 babies were named Hung in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Hung's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hung's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 20% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 80%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2017, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 88, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hung at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Hung popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2022
- Peak year (1982)
- 88
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Hung by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Hung's strongest decade.
506 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Hung births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 116
1970s
116 births
- 1980s
1980s
506 births
- 1990s
1990s
229 births
- 2000s 111
2000s
111 births
- 2010s 51
2010s
51 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 506 births (50% of all-time use).
How Hung compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Hung's total volume
Hung vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hung by state
Where Hung concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 245 | 24.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 103 | 10.1% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 44 | 4.3% |
| #4 | Kansas | | 6 | 0.6% |
California share of Hung's total US births 24.1%
Even split
245 of 1,018 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hung? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 1,018 babies named Hung. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1982, with 88 births.
When was Hung most popular? ▼
Hung was most popular in the 1980s decade with 506 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Hung most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hung are California (245 births), Texas (103 births), Louisiana (44 births).
How long has the name Hung been used? ▼
Hung has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 48 years of data through 2022.
What names are similar to Hung? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hunter, Huntley, Hunner, Huntington, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hung's data
- Hung's decade-level peak was the 1980s (506 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Hungs (245 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hung
Nearby Names Like Hung
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hung
Hunter Boy
#128 262,238 births
Huntley Boy
#1702 1,067 births
Hunner Boy
#6073 439 births
Huntington Boy
258 births
Hunt Boy
#8321 254 births
Compare Hung side by side: Hung vs Hunter Hung vs Huntley Hung vs Hunner
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1975–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hung: Baby Name Since 1975 - 1,018 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hung. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hung draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.