Deng
Every Deng since 1990 — 384 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Deng
Deng is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,799 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1990, 384 American babies have been named Deng. Its peak came in 2012, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Deng stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Deng year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,799 |
| 2024 | 15 | #5,980 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,723 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,575 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,609 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,232 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,395 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,638 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,150 |
| 2016 | 15 | #5,852 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,568 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,742 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,226 |
| 2012 | 23 | #4,282 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,023 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,543 |
| 2009 | 11 | #7,334 |
| 2008 | 18 | #5,117 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,715 |
| 2006 | 19 | #4,726 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,513 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,289 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,357 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,448 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9,384 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #8,437 |
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Famous people named Deng
- Deng Xiaoping Politician · 1904–1997
- Deng Yingchao Politician · 1904–1992
- Deng Yaping Table tennis player · b. 1973
- Deng Linlin Gymnast · b. 1992
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Deng in 2025?
Deng ranked #7,799 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Deng?
384 babies have been named Deng in the United States since 1990, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Deng most popular?
Deng peaked in 2012, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Deng a boy or girl name?
Deng is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Deng rising or falling?
Deng is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Deng?
Well-known people named Deng include Deng Xiaoping (politician), Deng Yingchao (politician), Deng Yaping (table tennis player).