Declining since 1992.
Popularity of Keng since 1979
Babies named Keng per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 88 |
| 1990s | 202 |
| 2000s | 97 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Keng is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1979 and reached its peak usage in 1992, though it has never ranked in the top 1,000. Since 1992, its popularity has been declining steadily. The name has no recorded top states, and its meaning is of uncertain origin, possibly a short form of Kenneth or a romanization of Chinese characters. Despite its low frequency, its cross-cultural potential gives it a distinctive quality.
Keng is a modern given name with multiple possible origins. In Chinese, it can be a romanization of various characters, most commonly from Hokkien (e.g., 庚, 景). In Scandinavia and English-speaking countries, it may be a short form of names like Kenneth or Kendrick, or a variant of Ken. Its rise as a standalone name in the U.S. is recent and tied to global influences.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Keng
Names that share Keng's style, for a brother or sister.
