Holding steady.
Popularity of Pheng since 1980
Babies named Pheng per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 198 |
| 1990s | 204 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Pheng is a rare Cambodian name in the United States, first appearing on the Social Security rolls in 1980. Its peak year was 1993, when it recorded its highest number of births, though it remains extremely uncommon overall. The name has shown a stable trajectory of very infrequent usage since the 1990s, never ranking among the top 1000 names. Pheng is typically given to boys, and its meaning is uncertain but likely tied to Khmer concepts of blessing or prosperity. Because it has no recorded top states, it is used by a small, dispersed community, likely of Cambodian descent.
Pheng is a name of uncertain origin, most commonly associated with Cambodia and the Khmer language. It may derive from a Khmer root meaning 'blessing' or 'prosperity', but this is not definitively established. The name is rare in the United States and has been used primarily among Cambodian-American families since the late 20th century.
Sibling names for Pheng
Names that share Pheng's style, for a brother or sister.
