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Mung
BoyMeaning of Mung: Chinese: 'dawn or dream'
Mung is a boy's name most strongly associated with Chinese naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 8121st most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#8121
9 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
143
First recorded 2011 · peak 2017
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
97% boys · 3% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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