Holding steady.
Popularity of Leng since 1980
Babies named Leng per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 139 |
| 1990s | 168 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Leng is a very uncommon given name in the United States, with first recorded use in 1980. Its peak year was 1991, but it has never ranked among top baby names. The trajectory is stable, meaning usage has remained consistently low. The name likely originates as a surname, either English (Lang) or Chinese (Leng), adopted as a first name in modern times. Because of its rarity, it has no associated top states or famous bearers. Parents who choose Leng may be drawn to its simplicity and cross-cultural possibilities.
Leng is a rare given name of uncertain etymology. It may derive from an English surname Lang (meaning 'long') or be a borrowing of the Chinese surname Leng (冷, meaning 'cold'). Its use as a first name appears to be a modern, informal coinage without deep historical roots.
Sibling names for Leng
Names that share Leng's style, for a brother or sister.
