Cheng
Cheng is a boy's name of Chinese origin.
Meaning
Accomplish, succeed, sincere, or honest, depending on the Chinese character used.
Origin and history
Cheng is a given name of Chinese origin, derived from characters such as 成 (meaning to accomplish or succeed) or 诚 (meaning honest or sincere). In the United States, it is a relatively rare male name, primarily used within families of East Asian heritage. Its sound is short, distinctive, and modern.
Popularity in the United States
646 babies in the United States have been named Cheng since 1880. It ranks #4030 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1898.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.7 %)
- MN (26.6 %)
- WI (14.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 9 |
| 1980-1990 | 249 |
| 1990-2000 | 259 |
| 2000-2010 | 76 |
| 2010-2019 | 24 |
| 2020-2029 | 29 |
Fun facts
- Because Chinese is a tonal language written with logograms, Cheng can mean 'sincere' (诚), 'accomplish' (成), or 'city wall' (城) depending on the character.
- Cheng is widely recognized both as a popular Chinese surname and as a given name.