Ming Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Chinese
Gender Distribution:
71% Masculine / 29% Feminine
Meaning:
The name Ming means 'bright' or 'shining'.
Meaning of the Name Ming
Ming is a unisex name of Chinese origin. It derives from the Chinese character '明' which means 'bright', 'shining', or 'enlightenment'. The name is often associated with intelligence, wisdom, and knowledge. Ming has a historical significance in China, particularly during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It is also used as a given name in other cultures around the world.
Popularity of the Name Ming
The popularity for the name Ming peaked in popularity in the year 1981 with 14 births, which ranked number 7,987 out of 17,752 unique names for that year. Ming had the most female births in 2000 with 11, which ranked number 8,533 out of 17,658 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1981 with 14, which ranked number 3,027 out of 7,289 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ming has increased sharply over the last ten years from 5 births to 6 births, an increase of 20.00%. Among males, Ming has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 5 births to 6 births, an increase of 20.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ming
- 20 Year Trend of Ming: -53.85%
- 10 Year Trend of Ming: 20.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Ming: 20.00%
Popularity of Ming by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Ming. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Ming in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Ming is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Ming
- Total Births of Ming: 6 (1.84%)
- Male Births of Ming: 6 (1.84%)
Given the upward trend of Ming over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 1.84% increase in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. Male births for Ming have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 6 male births in 2024, an increase of 1.84%.