Ming
girl nameMing entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #6804 in 1981, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#6804
peak (1981)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8588 |
| 1980s | #8908 |
| 1990s | #11693 |
| 2000s | #12384 |
| 2010s | #14015 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Ming are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ming alive today was born around 2000, making them about 25 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ming in 2025?
- Ming is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ming most popular?
- Ming peaked in 1981, reaching #6804 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ming with classmates?
- Ming will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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