Seng
Every Seng since 1980 — 323 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Seng
Seng is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1980, 323 American babies have been named Seng — about 74% boys and 26% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1981, when 29 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Seng stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Seng year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #14,267 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 5 | #13,030 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1995 | — | — | 11 | #5,443 |
| 1990 | — | — | 17 | #3,573 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,432 | 12 | #3,765 |
| 1980 | — | — | 7 | #5,420 |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Seng in 2025?
Seng did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Seng?
323 babies have been named Seng in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Seng most popular?
Seng peaked in 1981, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Seng a boy or girl name?
Seng is used for both: about 26% of babies named Seng have been girls and 74% boys.
Is the name Seng rising or falling?
Seng has been roughly stable over the past decade.