What does Ying mean?
Ying is commonly the character 英, “flower, brave, outstanding.”
What does Jing mean?
Jing is commonly the character 静, “quiet, tranquil,” among other possibilities.
Ying vs Jing
Which is more popular?
Ying and Jing are given to a similar number of US babies today.
| Ying | Jing | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Flower, hero (英) | Quiet, still (静) |
| Origin | Chinese | Chinese |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | YING | JING |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| First appeared | 1980 | 1991 |
| Peak year | 1992 (16) | 2003 (12) |
| In 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Ying
Jing
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Ying | Jing |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 12 |
| 2000s | 70 | 72 |
| 1990s | 84 | 41 |
| 1980s | 106 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ying or Jing more popular?
Ying and Jing are given to a similar number of US babies today.
What is the difference between Ying and Jing?
Ying means Flower, hero (英) (Chinese origin), while Jing means Quiet, still (静) (Chinese origin).
Which name is older, Ying or Jing?
In US records, Ying first appears in 1980 and Jing in 1991, so Ying has the longer recorded history.