Jung Unisex

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjoong / dʒʊŋ

Korean; German

Meaning

Korean: to cultivate; German: young

Historical & Cultural Background

In Korean culture, the name Jung (정) can be associated with various meanings depending on the hanja (characters) used. It is a common surname and given name in Korea. In German, the name Jung is often a surname meaning 'young' and can also be used as a given name. The name has been used in various contexts across different cultures.

Trend Summary

The name Jung has seen moderate popularity in Korean contexts, while its use as a given name in other cultures remains less common.

Similar Names

JoonJaeHoonSungKangYunSeung

Variants

  • Jung

International Variants

  • Jung (German)
  • Jeong (Korean)

Famous people named Jung

Jung Yong-hwa is a South Korean musician and actor known for his work as the lead vocalist of the band CNBLUE.

Jung Ji-hoon, better known as Rain, is a South Korean singer, actor, and music producer who gained international fame.

Jung Il-woo is a South Korean actor recognized for his roles in various television dramas.

Jung Hae-in is a South Korean actor known for his performances in popular television series and films.

Fictional characters named Jung

Jung is a character in the video game 'Overwatch', known for his role as a support hero.

Sibling Suggestions

JinMinSooTaeHyunKwon

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jung was first seen in the United States in 1945. Jung has ranked as high as #1139 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in Kansas. In the past 5 years the name Jung has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jung (1967)

StateBirthsShare
KS 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19455
19677
19685
19706
19716
19735
19775
19797
198210
19838
19846
198610
19889
19898
19908
19917
19928
19947
19966
19975
19995
20005
20026