Leng Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLung / lɛŋChinese; English
Meaning
Chinese: 'to be successful'; English: 'a surname'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, the name Leng can signify success and achievement. It is often used as a surname and can be found in various regions of China. In English-speaking contexts, it may be recognized as a surname with less common usage as a first name.
Similar Names
Variants
- Lengh
International Variants
- Lang (German)
- Lung (Chinese)
Famous people named Leng
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Fictional characters named Leng
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Leng was first seen in the United States in 1980. Leng has ranked as high as #1199 nationally, which occurred in 1991, and has been most popular in California, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. In the past 5 years the name Leng has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Leng (1999)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 17 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 19 |
| 1991 | 28 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 14 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2006 | 6 |