At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025 (boys)
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1990 (#8,117)
- Babies in 1990 (boys)
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- As a girl name
- Last recorded 1996 (#13,518)Peak #8,153 in 1984
- Peak (boys)
- #866 in 1881
- First recorded
- 1881 (as a boy name; 1977 as a girl name)
Meaning of Wing
Wing is a name that soars across cultures with effortless charm. In Chinese, Wing (pronounced wɪŋ) often carries the meaning of “eternal” or “hero,” hinting at a legacy of strength and honor. In English, it instantly evokes the graceful power of a bird in flight and the freedom to chase new horizons. Parents drawn to Wing picture their little one lifting off like a migrating bird, embracing each day with espíritu valiente. It’s a name that’s easy to say but rich in inspiration, fit for a child ready to conquer challenges with alegría and heart. Simple, warm, and playful, Wing reminds us that life is an open sky waiting to be explored—no feathers required, just big dreams and a bright smile.
How to pronounce Wing
Chinese, English
- Pronounced wing /wɪŋ/
Popularity of Wing in the U.S.
Wing was last recorded in the U.S. in 1990, ranked #8,117 with 5 babies. It peaked at #866 in 1881. It first appears in the records in 1881. As a girl name it was last recorded in 1996, at #13,518.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Boys year by year, 1881–1990 27 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 | 8,117 | ▼ 212 |
| 1989 | 5 | 7,905 | ▼ 2,154 |
| 1988 | 7 | 5,751 | back (not recorded in 1987) |
| 1986 | 5 | 6,721 | ▼ 2,388 |
| 1985 | 9 | 4,333 | ▼ 408 |
| 1984 | 10 | 3,925 | back (not recorded in 1983) |
| 1982 | 9 | 4,234 | ▲ 275 |
| 1981 | 8 | 4,509 | back (not recorded in 1973–1980) |
| 1972 | 5 | 4,986 | back (not recorded in 1964–1971) |
| 1963 | 5 | 4,048 | back (not recorded in 1962) |
| 1961 | 5 | 4,066 | ▼ 28 |
| 1960 | 5 | 4,038 | back (not recorded in 1954–1959) |
| 1953 | 5 | 3,798 | back (not recorded in 1952) |
| 1951 | 6 | 3,364 | ▼ 594 |
| 1950 | 8 | 2,770 | back (not recorded in 1930–1949) |
| 1929 | 5 | 3,959 | back (not recorded in 1926–1928) |
| 1925 | 7 | 3,408 | ▲ 459 |
| 1924 | 6 | 3,867 | ▼ 45 |
| 1923 | 6 | 3,822 | ▼ 570 |
| 1922 | 8 | 3,252 | back (not recorded in 1921) |
| 1920 | 5 | 4,286 | back (not recorded in 1918–1919) |
| 1917 | 6 | 3,545 | back (not recorded in 1907–1916) |
| 1906 | 6 | 1,111 | back (not recorded in 1899–1905) |
| 1898 | 5 | 1,121 | back (not recorded in 1894–1897) |
| 1893 | 5 | 1,035 | ▲ 31 |
| 1892 | 5 | 1,066 | back (not recorded in 1882–1891) |
| 1881 | 5 | 866 | new |