NAME PROFILE
Soul
Meaning 'accomplished' or 'sincere' depending on the characters used, Cheng represents a person who is driven, reliable, and possesses a natural integrity that draws others to their steady leadership.
Key Stats
| Total births | 783 |
| Gender | Male (9% / 91%) |
| Peak year | 2022 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2012 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | Chinese |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
⚡ Modern Favorite
Top States
CA — 41%TX — 32%FL — 9%GA — 9%OH — 9%
Notable People
Zheng He (Famed explorer and diplomat) · Cheng Pei-pei (Actress known for 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon') · Cheng Xiao (Singer and dancer in Cosmic Girls) · Cheng Kai-chia (Pioneering nuclear physicist) · Cheng Yanqiu (Renowned Peking Opera artist)
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