Deng

Boy name

Deng has been given to 384 babies in the U.S. since 1990. It peaked in 2012. In 2025, about 1 in 170,808 boys was named Deng.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

384

Peak year

2012 (23 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1990

10-year trend

▼ -37%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Deng — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Denagirl

32,535 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Deng.

Baderboy

384 babies since 1981

Kaedanboy

384 babies since 2000

Kiyaanboy

384 babies since 2011

Castleboy

385 babies since 1916

Jevanboy

385 babies since 1973

Khalifaboy

385 babies since 1986

Larellboy

383 babies since 1936

Cayleunisex

383 babies since 1972

Deng vs Bader ⚖Deng vs Kaedan ⚖Deng vs Kiyaan ⚖Deng vs Castle ⚖

FAQ

How popular is the name Deng?

Deng has been given to 384 babies in the U.S. since 1990. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Deng peak?

Deng peaked in 2012, when 23 babies were given the name.

Is Deng a girl or boy name?

Deng is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Deng are boys).

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