Holding steady.
Popularity of Meng since 1979
Babies named Meng per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 235 |
| 1990s | 258 |
| 2000s | 47 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Meng is a Chinese name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1979. Its peak year was 1993, after which usage has remained stable though uncommon. As a unisex name, it reflects a cultural tradition where the character meaning 'dream' is used for both genders. The name has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state, indicating its use by families of Chinese heritage across the country. The stable trajectory suggests a consistent but low level of adoption outside of Chinese-speaking communities.
Meng is a transliteration of multiple Chinese characters, most commonly 梦 (mèng, 'dream') or 猛 (měng, 'fierce, courageous'). As a surname, it is one of the oldest in China, with roots tracing back to the Zhou Dynasty. In modern usage, it has been adopted as a given name for both boys and girls, often using the character 梦 for its poetic and aspirational connotations.
Sibling names for Meng
Names that share Meng's style, for a brother or sister.
