Yeng Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationYeng / jɛŋChinese; Vietnamese
Meaning
Chinese: 'to win'; Vietnamese: 'to be prosperous'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, the name Yeng can be associated with positive attributes such as victory and success. In Vietnamese culture, it is often linked to prosperity and good fortune. The name may vary in meaning depending on the characters used in writing. Yeng is not widely used in Western contexts, making it more unique in those regions.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yeng was first seen in the United States in 1980. Yeng has ranked as high as #1212 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. In the past 5 years the name Yeng has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yeng (2000)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 31 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 35 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 17 |
| 1998 | 16 |
| 1999 | 20 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2009 | 5 |