Sung Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsung / sʌŋKorean; Chinese
Meaning
Korean: 'success'; Chinese: 'to succeed'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sung is commonly used in Korea, where it can signify success or achievement. In Chinese contexts, it may also relate to the concept of succeeding or accomplishing goals. The name has cultural significance in both regions, often associated with positive attributes. It is a unisex name in some cases but is predominantly used for boys.
Trend Summary
The name Sung has seen moderate popularity in Korean communities, particularly among boys.
Similar Names
Variants
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International Variants
- Song (Chinese)
- Seong (Korean)
Famous people named Sung
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Fictional characters named Sung
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sung was first seen in the United States in 1946. Sung has ranked as high as #1100 nationally, which occurred in 1984, and has been most popular in Kansas, New York, and California. In the past 5 years the name Sung has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sung (1992)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 10 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 7 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 22 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 11 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2006 | 5 |