Kyung
Pronunciation: [ ky-UHNG ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Kyung first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 27 babies have been named Kyung in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Kyung is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,855 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,855
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Kyung
Kyung is a boy name .
Is Kyung a boy or girl name? Kyung is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,855 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,186. Kyung is more commonly used as a girl name.
Kyung is currently ranked #42,855 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Kyung include Kyu, Kyy, Kyie, and Kyukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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