Pheng
Every Pheng since 1980 — 436 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Pheng
Pheng 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 1980, 436 American babies have been named Pheng. Its peak came in 1989, when 31 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 Pheng stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Pheng year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,534 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,966 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 5 | #12,011 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,594 |
| 2000 | 6 | #10,013 |
| 1995 | 29 | #2,602 |
| 1990 | 21 | #3,034 |
| 1985 | 28 | #2,054 |
| 1980 | 6 | #6,045 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
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| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Pheng in 2025?
Pheng 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 Pheng?
436 babies have been named Pheng in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Pheng most popular?
Pheng peaked in 1989, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Pheng a boy or girl name?
Pheng is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Pheng rising or falling?
Pheng is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.