At a glance
- In short
- Xeng is a unique and distinctive male name of Hmong origin, pronounced as "seng" (/sɛŋg/). It has cultural significance and individuality.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2001 (#10,556)
- Babies in 2001
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #4,407 in 1990
- First recorded
- 1981
Meaning of Xeng
Originating from the Hmong culture, the name Xeng is predominantly used as a male name. In Hmong, it is pronounced as "seng" (/sɛŋg/). This unique and distinctive name does not have any known variations. Although not exceedingly popular in the United States, Xeng has been given to newborn boys over the years. The data from the past few decades reveals that it had a peak occurrence in 1994 when it ranked 5109th in popularity. While its usage has fluctuated since then, Xeng remains an intriguing choice for parents seeking a name with cultural significance and individuality.
How to pronounce Xeng
Hmong
- Pronounced seng /sɛŋg/
Popularity of Xeng in the U.S.
Xeng was last recorded in the U.S. in 2001, ranked #10,556 with 5 babies. It peaked at #4,407 in 1990. It first appears in the records in 1981.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1981–2001 19 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | 10,556 | back (not recorded in 2000) |
| 1999 | 6 | 8,704 | back (not recorded in 1998) |
| 1997 | 5 | 9,265 | ▼ 1,294 |
| 1996 | 6 | 7,971 | ▼ 1,564 |
| 1995 | 8 | 6,407 | ▼ 1,298 |
| 1994 | 11 | 5,109 | ▲ 662 |
| 1993 | 9 | 5,771 | ▲ 899 |
| 1992 | 7 | 6,670 | ▼ 2,194 |
| 1991 | 12 | 4,476 | ▼ 69 |
| 1990 | 12 | 4,407 | ▲ 1,208 |
| 1989 | 8 | 5,615 | ▼ 415 |
| 1988 | 8 | 5,200 | ▲ 1,751 |
| 1987 | 5 | 6,951 | ▼ 1,025 |
| 1986 | 6 | 5,926 | ▼ 779 |
| 1985 | 7 | 5,147 | ▲ 414 |
| 1984 | 6 | 5,561 | ▼ 77 |
| 1983 | 6 | 5,484 | ▲ 902 |
| 1982 | 5 | 6,386 | ▼ 124 |
| 1981 | 5 | 6,262 | new |