Kyung Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkyung / kʲʌŋKorean
Meaning
brightness; prosperity
Historical & Cultural Background
Kyung is a feminine name of Korean origin. In Korea, names often carry significant meanings and are chosen based on the desired traits for the child. The name Kyung can be written with various hanja (Chinese characters) that convey different meanings. It is a relatively common name in South Korea.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kyung was first seen in the United States in 1947. Kyung has ranked as high as #1240 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in Kansas. In the past 5 years the name Kyung has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kyung (1969)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| KS | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1993 | 7 |