Cing
An invented name of uncertain meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 620 living Americans carry the first name Cing. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Cing today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Cing births was 2016 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Cing. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
620
~ 1 in 552,830 Americans
Peak year
2016
53 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,784
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Cing: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Cing from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 407 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Cing remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Cing by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Cing during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Cings live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. Oklahoma, Indiana, Kentucky recorded the most babies named Cing, while Florida, Georgia, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 31 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Cing
The name Cing has its origins in the ancient Khmer language of Cambodia. It is believed to have derived from the Old Khmer word "ceng," which meant "victorious" or "triumphant." The earliest known mention of this name dates back to the 6th century AD, when it was recorded in ancient inscriptions and stone carvings found in the ruins of the Khmer Empire's capital city of Angkor.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Cing was a legendary Khmer warrior and military commander who lived during the reign of King Jayavarman VII in the late 12th century. This Cing was renowned for his bravery and tactical prowess in defending the Khmer Empire against invasions from neighboring kingdoms.
In the 14th century, a Buddhist monk named Cing Maha Thera was known for his extensive travels and teachings throughout Southeast Asia. He is credited with establishing several temples and monasteries in what is now Thailand and Myanmar.
During the 16th century, a Khmer scholar and poet named Cing Neak Voan gained fame for his literary works, which included epic poems and historical accounts of the Khmer Empire's golden age.
In the 19th century, a Cambodian prince named Cing Duong Nho played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence from French colonial rule. He led several rebellions against the French forces and was eventually captured and executed in 1863.
While the name Cing has its roots in the Khmer culture, it has also been adopted by other ethnic groups in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand and Vietnam, where variations of the name can be found.
People
Cing + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Cing as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Cing: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Cing?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 620 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Cing going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 552,830 US residents.
Is Cing a common name?
We classify Cing as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 624 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Cing most popular?
The single biggest year for Cing was 2016, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Cing is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Cing a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Cing in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.