UK boy's name
Chung
A Chinese name meaning "loyalty", "completed", or "middle".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Chung is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Chung popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3036, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1998 to 2000. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Chung. 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 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Chung ranked #3036 for boys in England and Wales in 2000, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 3 boys were registered as Chung.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Chung as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3036
2000
Births in 2000
3
Latest year
Peak year
1998
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Chung mean?
The name Chung has its origins in ancient China, and it is believed to have been derived from the Chinese word "zhong," which means "middle" or "central." This name was particularly popular during the Han Dynasty, which ruled China from 206 BC to 220 AD.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chung can be found in the classic Chinese philosophical text, the Analects of Confucius, which dates back to the 5th century BC. In this text, there is a reference to a person named Chung Yu, who was a disciple of Confucius.
During the Tang Dynasty, which ruled China from 618 to 907 AD, the name Chung was particularly popular among the aristocracy and scholar-officials. One notable figure from this period was Chung Yen (601-675 AD), a renowned Buddhist monk and calligrapher who played a significant role in the development of Chan Buddhism.
In the realm of literature, the name Chung is associated with the great Chinese poet and statesman, Chung Shan (1038-1101 AD), who was known for his poetic works and his contributions to the reformist policies of the Song Dynasty.
Another prominent figure in Chinese history who bore the name Chung was Chung Tzu (369-286 BC), a philosopher and logician who lived during the Warring States period. His teachings and writings influenced the development of Chinese philosophy and logic.
Chung Yao (1636-1713 AD) was a renowned Chinese painter and calligrapher who lived during the Qing Dynasty. He is known for his innovative techniques and his ability to capture the essence of nature in his works.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Chung, but there are many others who have contributed to various fields, including literature, art, philosophy, and religion.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Chung over time
The chart below shows babies named Chung registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 to 2000. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Chung, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2000, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chung by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Chung 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3036 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2901 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Chung: questions and answers
How popular is the name Chung in the UK right now?
In 2000, Chung was ranked #3036 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Chung most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 3 babies registered as Chung in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Chung?
A Chinese name meaning "loyalty", "completed", or "middle".
How many people are called Chung in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Chung 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.