Total births
436
Boys' name · since 1980
Pheng
Pheng has 436 recorded births since 1980 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1989 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 436
- total births
- 1980–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Pheng sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 436 recorded since 1980.
Social Security Administration records show Pheng recorded 436 times among boys since 1980, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2014.
- 436 total births
- 1980–2014 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
436 boys have been named Pheng since 1980, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2014.
- 436
- total births
- 1980–2014
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Pheng was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
31 babies were named Pheng in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Pheng's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Pheng's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2002, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1989 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Pheng at a glance
Last recorded 2014Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Pheng popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2014
- Peak year (1989)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Pheng by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Pheng's strongest decade.
204 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Pheng births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
198 births
- 1990s
1990s
204 births
- 2000s 29
2000s
29 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 204 births (47% of all-time use).
Pheng by state
Where Pheng concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 206 | 47.2% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 76 | 17.4% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 11 | 2.5% |
California share of Pheng's total US births 47.2%
Even split
206 of 436 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Pheng? ▼
436 babies have been named Pheng since 1980. It was last recorded in 2014. The peak year was 1989 with 31 births.
When was Pheng most popular? ▼
Pheng was most popular in the 1990s decade with 204 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Pheng most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Pheng are California (206 births), Minnesota (76 births), Wisconsin (11 births).
How long has the name Pheng been used? ▼
Pheng has been recorded in Social Security data since 1980, spanning 35 years of data through 2014.
What names are similar to Pheng? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Phelan, Pheonix, Phenix, Phelix, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Pheng's data
- Pheng's decade-level peak was the 1990s (204 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Phengs (206 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 Pheng
Nearby Names Like Pheng
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Pheng
Phelan Boy
#9124 581 births
Pheonix Boy
#5555 573 births
Phenix Boy
#4391 510 births
Phelix Boy
#7845 221 births
Phelps Boy
59 births
Compare Pheng side by side: Pheng vs Phelan Pheng vs Pheonix Pheng vs Phenix
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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, 1980–2014 (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. "Pheng: Baby Name Since 1980 - 436 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/pheng. 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 Pheng 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.