Rising since 2009, #6,803 for boys today.
Popularity of Mang since 1988
Babies named Mang per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 6 |
| 2010s | 37 | 102 |
| 2020s | 37 | 54 |
Meaning & origin
Mang is a rare, modern name that first appeared in official U.S. records in 2009 with just a handful of births per year. Despite its novelty, it reached a peak rank of 6,803 in 2015, suggesting a brief period of interest. It remains extremely uncommon, with only 1 in 142,340 newborns receiving the name in 2025. The name's trajectory has been steadily rising since 2009, though from a very low base. Mang does not appear in any state-level rankings, indicating localized or niche usage. Its origins are unclear, and it may be an invented name or a creative respelling of a surname. As a unisex name, Mang has been given to both boys and girls, though it is more common for males in recent years. Given its rarity, Mang offers a highly distinctive choice for parents seeking a short, phonetically simple name.
The name Mang does not have a well-documented traditional etymology. It may have emerged as a modern coinage, possibly influenced by surnames or as a short form of names like Mango. Its use as a given name in the United States is rare and recent, first appearing in Social Security records in 2009.
Sibling names for Mang
Names that share Mang's style, for a brother or sister.
