What does Jing mean?
Jing is commonly the character 静, “quiet, tranquil,” among other possibilities.
What does Zhen mean?
Zhen is commonly the character 珍, “precious, treasure.”
Jing vs Zhen
Which is more popular?
Jing and Zhen are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Jing | Zhen | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Quiet, still (静) | Precious (珍) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | JING | JEN |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1991 | 2016 |
| Peak year | 2003 (12) | 2024 (7) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Jing
Zhen
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Jing | Zhen |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 7 |
| 2010s | 12 | 15 |
| 2000s | 72 | 0 |
| 1990s | 41 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jing or Zhen more popular?
Jing and Zhen are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Jing and Zhen?
Jing means Quiet, still (静) (Chinese origin), while Zhen means Precious (珍) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Jing or Zhen?
In US records, Jing first appears in 1991 and Zhen in 2016, so Jing has the longer recorded history.