Pang
Every Pang since 1978 — 626 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pang
Pang 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 1978, 626 American babies have been named Pang. Its peak came in 1990, when 45 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Pang stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pang 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 |
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| 1995 | 29 | #3,750 | — | — |
| 1990 | 40 | #2,881 | 5 | #9,129 |
| 1985 | 39 | #2,529 | — | — |
| 1980 | 23 | #3,577 | — | — |
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Famous people named Pang
- Pang Tong Politician · 179–214
- Pang De Military personnel · 170–219
- Pang Wei Athlete · b. 1986
- Pang Qing Skater · b. 1979
- Pang Jiaying Swimmer · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pang in 2025?
Pang 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 Pang?
626 babies have been named Pang in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pang most popular?
Pang peaked in 1990, when 45 newborns received the name.
Is Pang a boy or girl name?
Pang is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pang rising or falling?
Pang has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Pang?
Well-known people named Pang include Pang Tong (politician), Pang De (military personnel), Pang Wei (athlete).