Sang
Sang is a boy's name of Korean origin.
Meaning
Depending on the character used, commonly means 'noble', 'high', 'still', or 'mutual'.
Origin and history
Sang is a given name of East Asian origin, most commonly found as a Sino-Korean or Sino-Vietnamese name. Depending on the characters used to write it, it can carry meanings such as high, noble, or mutual. In the United States, it remains a relatively rare masculine given name.
Popularity in the United States
671 babies in the United States have been named Sang since 1880. It ranks #4005 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1916.
States where it is most popular
- CA (64.4 %)
- KS (31.9 %)
- NY (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 5 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 7 |
| 1950-1960 | 13 |
| 1960-1970 | 17 |
| 1970-1980 | 75 |
| 1980-1990 | 219 |
| 1990-2000 | 166 |
| 2000-2010 | 72 |
| 2010-2019 | 86 |
| 2020-2029 | 11 |
Famous people named Sang
- Sang Kang: Actor, Producer
Fun facts
- Because Sang corresponds to multiple Hanja characters in Korean and Chinese, its specific etymological meaning depends on the chosen written character.