Wang Name Popularity and Statistics
Wang is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Wang?
Wang is spelled W-A-N-G. The name has 4 letters.
Wang Popularity in 1999
Rank#9,912
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 1,044 places to #9,912 and recorded the same number of births compared with 1995.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Wang Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1983 through 1999. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Boys | 5 | #9,912 |
| 1995 | Boys | 5 | #8,868 |
| 1994 | Boys | 5 | #8,800 |
| 1991 | Boys | 5 | #8,236 |
| 1990 | Boys | 7 | #6,415 |
| 1989 | Boys | 7 | #6,229 |
| 1988 | Boys | 5 | #7,270 |
| 1987 | Boys | 5 | #6,951 |
| 1986 | Boys | 7 | #5,332 |
| 1985 | Boys | 7 | #5,147 |
| 1984 | Boys | 7 | #4,973 |
| 1983 | Boys | 5 | #6,238 |
When Was Wang Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1990 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #6,415
1989 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #6,229
1986 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #5,332
1985 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #5,147
Where Wang Ranked Highest in 1989
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,063 | 5 |