Name meaning & stats
Bing
Bing. 264 US babies since 1940, peak 1943. Notable Bings are 1.5× over-represented as film directors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1943
264 US babies were named Bing between 1940 and 2025.
Where Bings end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Film director | 1.5× | Low · 3 people |
| Actor | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
| Professor | 1.1× | Low · 2 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are film directors, Bings show up 1.5× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1943)