Total births
227
Boys' name · since 1981
Peng
227 babies named Peng in U.S. Social Security records since 1981, with the highest year being 1995. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 227
- total births
- 1981–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Peng is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 227 have been recorded since 1981.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Peng has been recorded 227 times among boys since 1981, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2001.
- 227 total births
- 1981–2001 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
227 boys have been named Peng since 1981, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2001.
- 227
- total births
- 1981–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Peng was born in this single decade.
1995
Single peak year
19 babies were named Peng in 1995 - its busiest year on record.
Peng's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Peng's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2001, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1995 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Peng at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1995
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Peng popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2001
- Peak year (1995)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Peng by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Peng's strongest decade.
117 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Peng births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
117 births
- 1990s
1990s
98 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 117 births (52% of all-time use).
Peng by state
Where Peng concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 80 | 35.2% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 5 | 2.2% |
California share of Peng's total US births 35.2%
Even split
80 of 227 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Peng? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 227 babies named Peng. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1995, with 19 births.
When was Peng most popular? ▼
Peng was most popular in the 1980s decade with 117 total births. The single peak year was 1995.
Where is Peng most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Peng are California (80 births), Minnesota (5 births).
How long has the name Peng been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Peng since 1981 -- 21 years through the most recent 2001 data.
What names are similar to Peng? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Penn, Penny, Peniel, Penelope, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Peng's data
- Peng's decade-level peak was the 1980s (117 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Pengs (80 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 Peng
Nearby Names Like Peng
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Peng
Penn Boy
#2966 1,208 births
Penny Boy
384 births
Peniel Boy
#10353 163 births
Penelope Boy
#11955 53 births
Pendleton Boy
49 births
Compare Peng side by side: Peng vs Penn Peng vs Penny Peng vs Peniel
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1981–2001 (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. "Peng: Baby Name Since 1981 - 227 Births, Peak 1995." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/peng. 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 Peng 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 July 2026.