Yupheng
A Chinese masculine name meaning "noble, honorable wind".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Yupheng. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yupheng today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yupheng births was 1999 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yupheng. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Yupheng. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1999
7 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
1999 SSA rank
#8,690
Tracked since 1999
Popularity
Yupheng: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yupheng 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 Yupheng during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Geography
Where Yuphengs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yupheng
The name Yupheng is thought to have originated from the Tai-Kadai language family, which includes languages spoken in parts of Southeast Asia, particularly in areas of modern-day Thailand, Laos, and southern China. The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Tai-Kadai cultures and civilizations that thrived in these regions.
The name Yupheng is believed to be derived from the combination of two words in the Tai-Kadai languages – "yu" meaning "moon" or "lunar," and "pheng" which signifies "bright" or "radiant." Thus, the name Yupheng could be interpreted as "bright moon" or "radiant lunar presence," possibly referring to the celestial beauty and luminosity associated with the moon.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, scholars suggest that it may have been used by Tai-Kadai peoples as a personal name or moniker for individuals born under auspicious lunar phases or celestial events.
One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Yupheng was a 13th-century Buddhist monk and scholar from the Lan Na Kingdom (present-day northern Thailand). This Yupheng was renowned for his contributions to the preservation and propagation of Theravada Buddhist teachings in the region.
Another notable figure was Yupheng Phra Srinagarindra (1753-1824), a Siamese prince and high-ranking official during the Rattanakosin Kingdom. He served as the Minister of the Royal Household and was instrumental in the reconstruction and cultural revival efforts following the sacking of Ayutthaya.
In the 19th century, Yupheng Ratsami (1837-1902) was a prominent Lao writer, poet, and scholar who played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Lao literary tradition. His works are considered seminal in the development of modern Lao literature.
Yupheng Khampanya (1901-1985), a Lao politician and diplomat, served as the first Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Laos from 1946 to 1947, leading the country's transition towards independence from French colonial rule.
Lastly, Yupheng Inthavong (born 1948) is a contemporary Lao artist and sculptor, renowned for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures that depict traditional Lao culture, mythology, and Buddhist themes. His works have been exhibited internationally and are celebrated for their artistic excellence and cultural significance.
People
Yupheng + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yupheng as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yupheng: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yupheng?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yupheng 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Yupheng a common name?
We classify Yupheng as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yupheng most popular?
The single biggest year for Yupheng was 1999, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yupheng is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Yupheng in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yupheng a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yupheng in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Yupheng still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yupheng in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Yupheng can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Yupheng?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.