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Current rank (2025)#12008
Babies named Cheng in 20255
Total recorded684
Peak year1990 (42 babies)
Highest rank ever#1695
Years in records1979–2025 (37 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↓ 5328 spots

Frequently asked about Cheng

What does the name Cheng mean?
Cheng means “Priest — keeper of sacred wisdom and spiritual guide” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Cheng?
Cheng has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Priest — keeper of sacred wisdom and spiritual guide”.
How popular is Cheng?
Cheng ranked #12008 in 2025 — given to 5 babies that year.
When was Cheng most popular?
Cheng peaked in 1990 with 42 babies registered that year.
Is Cheng a boy or girl name?
Cheng is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Chengs in registered births are male.
Is the name Cheng rising or falling in popularity?
Cheng has fallen 5328 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6680 in 2020 to #12008 in 2025.
How long has Cheng been recorded?
Cheng appears in birth records across 37 years — from 1979 through 2025.

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