UK name, mostly girls
Bing
A Chinese given name meaning "soldier" or "ice".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 3 boys.
Bing is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Bing popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2009 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Bing. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Bing ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 4 girls were registered as Bing.
- • Bing is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Bing as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 70.0% of Bing registrations are for girls.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Bing
In England and Wales birth records, Bing has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 30.0% of registrations are for boys and 70.0% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Bing registered for boys
- Ranked #4,333 in 2007
- 3 boys registered in 2007
- Peak: 2007 (3 births)
Bing registered for girls
- Ranked #5,785 in 2011
- 3 girls registered in 2011
- Peak: 2009 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Bing mean?
The given name Bing has its origins in the Chinese language, tracing back to ancient times. It is a monosyllabic word that carries a rich cultural significance, particularly within the realm of Chinese philosophy and literature.
One of the earliest documented references to the name Bing can be found in the Analects, a collection of sayings and philosophical teachings attributed to Confucius, the renowned Chinese philosopher who lived from 551 to 479 BC. In this text, the name Bing is mentioned in conjunction with the concept of virtue and moral cultivation.
The name Bing is believed to be derived from the Chinese word "冰" (bīng), which translates to "ice" or "frost." This connection to the natural world and the changing seasons may have influenced the name's adoption and its symbolic connotations.
Throughout Chinese history, several notable figures have borne the name Bing. One such individual was Bing Ji (冰紀), a prominent Daoist philosopher and alchemist who lived during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). His writings and teachings contributed significantly to the development of Daoist thought and the pursuit of longevity.
Another historical figure associated with the name Bing was Bing Xin (冰心), a celebrated Chinese writer and poet who lived from 1900 to 1999. Her literary works, which often explored themes of modern Chinese society and women's experiences, earned her critical acclaim and a lasting legacy in Chinese literature.
In the realm of religion, the name Bing also holds significance. Bing Zhen (冰真), a Buddhist monk and scholar who lived during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), was renowned for his contributions to the study and preservation of Buddhist texts and teachings.
The name Bing also found its way into the annals of Chinese martial arts. Bing Xin (冰心), a skilled practitioner of the Shaolin Kung Fu tradition, was renowned for his mastery of the "Ice Heart" technique, which emphasized mental fortitude and unwavering focus in combat.
While the name Bing is deeply rooted in Chinese culture, it has also been adopted and adapted by individuals from other parts of the world, reflecting the global reach and influence of Chinese heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Bing over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Bing in England and Wales, from 2007 to 2011. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Bing, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2011, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Bing by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Bing was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4564 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Bing
- Bethany 43,226
- Brooke 18,370
- Bella 14,112
- Bonnie 12,149
- Beatrice 11,306
- Bethan 7,968
- Beth 6,440
- Betsy 5,065
- Beatrix 4,317
- Billie 4,220
- Beau 3,231
- Bryony 3,167
FAQ
Bing: questions and answers
How popular is the name Bing in the UK right now?
In 2011, Bing was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Bing most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 4 babies registered as Bing in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Bing?
A Chinese given name meaning "soldier" or "ice".
How many people are called Bing in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Bing across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.