Dang
Every Dang since 1979 — 316 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Dang
Dang is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1979, 316 American babies have been named Dang. Its peak came in 1986, when 24 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Dang stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Dang year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,237 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #10,901 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #12,484 |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,100 |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #9,854 |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #11,053 |
| 2009 | — | — | 9 | #8,442 |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #12,929 |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,084 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #7,010 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #5,938 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 11 | #6,346 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,554 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 6 | #8,008 |
| 1990 | — | — | 11 | #4,733 |
| 1985 | — | — | 7 | #5,261 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Dang
- Dang Ye-seo Table tennis player · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Dang in 2025?
Dang did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Dang?
316 babies have been named Dang in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Dang most popular?
Dang peaked in 1986, when 24 newborns received the name.
Is Dang a boy or girl name?
Dang is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Dang rising or falling?
Dang is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Dang?
Well-known people named Dang include Dang Ye-seo (table tennis player).