UK name, mostly boys
Jung
A masculine Korean name meaning "obedient" or "disciplined".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2001. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 3 girls.
Jung is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Jung popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2001 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3134, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2000 to 2001. 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 Jung. 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 2002 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Jung ranked #3134 for boys in England and Wales in 2001, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 4 boys were registered as Jung.
- • Jung is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jung as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 70.0% of Jung registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3134
2001
Births in 2001
3
Latest year
Peak year
2000
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Jung
In England and Wales birth records, Jung has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 70.0% of registrations are for boys and 30.0% 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.
Jung registered for boys
- Ranked #3,134 in 2001
- 3 boys registered in 2001
- Peak: 2000 (4 births)
Jung registered for girls
- Ranked #4,137 in 2002
- 3 girls registered in 2002
- Peak: 2002 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Jung mean?
The name Jung has its origins in the German language and culture. It is derived from the Old High German word "junc" or "jung", meaning young or youthful. This name was commonly used in Germanic regions during the Middle Ages.
In the 9th century, the name Jung appears in historical records and documents from the Frankish Empire. One notable figure from this era was Jung the Skald, a poet and storyteller from Saxony who traveled across Europe entertaining noblemen and kings with his tales.
During the Renaissance period, the name Jung gained popularity among intellectuals and scholars. Jung Gerhard, a German mathematician born in 1489, made significant contributions to the field of algebra and is considered one of the founders of modern symbolic algebra.
In the 16th century, Jung Bräu, a German brewer from Nuremberg, became renowned for his innovative brewing techniques and the creation of a unique style of beer that bore his name.
The 19th century saw the rise of the influential psychologist and psychiatrist, Carl Gustav Jung, born in 1875. Jung's pioneering work in the field of analytical psychology and his theories on the collective unconscious and archetypes have had a lasting impact on the study of the human psyche.
Another notable figure with the name Jung was the Swiss philosopher and theologian, Johann Heinrich Jung, born in 1840. Jung's writings on the relationship between Christianity and other world religions were highly influential in the field of comparative religion.
Throughout history, the name Jung has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, from the arts and sciences to philosophy and religion. Its connection to the concept of youth and vitality has likely contributed to its enduring popularity across Germanic cultures.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Jung over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Jung in England and Wales, from 2000 to 2002. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Jung, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2001, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jung by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jung 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 | #2818 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Jung
- Jack 188,738
- Joshua 145,192
- James 141,878
- Joseph 102,259
- Jacob 93,754
- Jake 66,896
- Jamie 41,243
- Jordan 36,750
- Jayden 28,921
- Jude 24,156
- John 22,240
- Joe 19,164
FAQ
Jung: questions and answers
How popular is the name Jung in the UK right now?
In 2001, Jung was ranked #3134 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Jung most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 4 babies registered as Jung in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Jung?
A masculine Korean name meaning "obedient" or "disciplined".
How many people are called Jung in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Jung 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.