Teng
Every Teng since 1980 — 354 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Teng
Teng 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, 354 American babies have been named Teng. Its peak came in 1992, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Teng stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Teng year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
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| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 5 | #14,379 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — |
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| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 7 | #9,140 |
| 2000 | 5 | #11,955 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,677 |
| 1990 | 24 | #2,770 |
| 1985 | 23 | #2,351 |
| 1980 | 15 | #3,084 |
| 1975 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Teng
- Teng Haibin Gymnast · b. 1985
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Teng in 2025?
Teng 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 Teng?
354 babies have been named Teng in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Teng most popular?
Teng peaked in 1992, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Teng a boy or girl name?
Teng is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Teng rising or falling?
Teng has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Teng?
Well-known people named Teng include Teng Haibin (gymnast).