Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Sang since 1929
Babies named Sang per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0 | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 | 7 |
| 1950s | 0 | 13 |
| 1960s | 0 | 17 |
| 1970s | 0 | 75 |
| 1980s | 26 | 219 |
| 1990s | 21 | 166 |
| 2000s | 0 | 72 |
| 2010s | 0 | 86 |
| 2020s | 0 | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Sang is a name of Korean origin that has appeared in U.S. birth records since 1929. Although it has never broken into the top 1000, the name saw its peak year in 1987. In recent years, particularly since 2022, Sang has been on a modest upward trajectory, suggesting a slow but steady revival of interest. The name's meaning is tied to the hanja characters used, often conveying brightness or clarity, but precise etymological details remain uncertain. Given its Korean roots, Sang is often paired with other one-syllable Korean names for siblings, reflecting cultural and stylistic cohesion.
The name Sang appears in various cultures, but its use in the United States since 1929 likely reflects Korean heritage, where Sang (상) can mean 'bright' or 'clear' depending on the hanja used. It may also be a short form of compound names like Sang-ho or Sang-min. The name has seen intermittent use in the U.S., with a peak in the 1980s.
Sibling names for Sang
Names that share Sang's style, for a brother or sister.
