Sung
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Sung is a Korean name meaning “new”. It is a rare name, primarily used for boys, with 86.71% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Sung
Sung is a name of Korean origin, which serves as a transliteration of a character denoting the concept of newness or freshness. The term is etymologically rooted in the linguistic systems of the Joseon Dynasty period to signify the renewal of the season or the beginning of a period. Historically, it was incorporated into personal naming to convey the idea of a life characterized by constant growth. It remains a representative element of the cultural focus on renewal and prosperity.
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Gender Usage of the Name Sung
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Sung is primarily used as a name for boys. Approximately 86.71% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Sung
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Sung is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 24.0M births |
| United Kingdom | Rare | 1 in every 9.26M births |
| Canada | Rare | 1 in every 3.58M births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 3.08M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Sung was last recorded at #5,910 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2013) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,400 in 1946. Its lowest recorded position was #10,738 in 2007. Over the last 15 years (1998–2013) the name fell -2034 places (from #3,876 to #5,910).
Characteristics of the Name Sung
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 1 syllable — One-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- S — Boy Names Starting with S
- Ends with
- g — Boy Names Ending in “g”
Name AestheticMethodology
Sung consists of a single syllable that concludes with a lingering nasal consonant. It is widely recognized as a surname for figures such as Sung Dong-il, providing a sharp and memorable identifier. The name aligns with a Sleek & Modern aesthetic.
Middle Names For Sung
Middle names used with SungMethodology
Sung is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Sung Hoon · Sung Sik · Sung Sup · Sung Wook · Sung KwangView all 13 boy middle names.
- Total 43 middle names used with Sung
- 6 girl middle names used with Sung
- 22 unisex middle names used with Sung
Middle name suggestions for SungMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Sung is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “k”.
Examples: Sung Curtis · Sung Calvin · Sung Carlos · Sung Connor · Sung Conrad. View all 255 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Sung
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 3 biological records matching the name Sung. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. These records are provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Sung
Sound Like Sung Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Sang · Seng · Xiong · View all 19 names
Spelled Like Sung Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Seung · Suny · Sang · View all 5 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Steven · Stephen · Samuel · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Sung Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Irving · King · Sterling · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: James · John · Charles · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Sung”
Dictionary Meaning of "Sung"Methodology
alternative form of sungi (“new”)
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How to Spell Sung in ASL
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