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Seng

SENG · Of uncertain origin or meaning; possibly a variant of Sheng or a surname used as a given name.

Peak popularity
1983
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Seng since 1980

Babies named Seng per year in U.S. Social Security records.

71421198020002020Most births 1983GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1980s63137
1990s2192
2000s010
2010s00
2020s00

Meaning & origin

Seng is a rare and modern given name in the United States, first recorded in 1980. It has never ranked among popular names, with its peak year being 1983. Over the decades, its usage has remained stable but minimal, never exceeding 5 births in a year according to Social Security data. The name's etymology is unclear; it may be a respelling of Sheng, a Chinese name, or derived from a surname. Its uniqueness makes it a distinctive choice.

Seng is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in the 1980s. Its origin is unclear; it may be a respelling of the Chinese name Sheng or a surname adopted as a first name. It has not seen widespread use, and its etymology remains speculative.

Sibling names for Seng

Names that share Seng's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Linh, Mai, Anh, Hoa, Nhung, Cing, Pakou

Brothers: Khang, Phong, Thai, Tan, Minh

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Seng mean?
The meaning of Seng is uncertain; it may be a variant of Sheng or a surname.
How popular is Seng?
Seng is extremely rare, with no rank in recent years. It peaked in 1983 but has remained stable at very low usage.
Is Seng a boy's or girl's name?
Seng is traditionally used for boys, based on Social Security data.