A 1980s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Dang since 1979
Babies named Dang per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 108 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 24 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Dang is an extremely rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1979. It reached its highest usage in 1982, though it never entered the top 1000 rankings. After declining, the name has shown a slight rising trend since 2022. Dang likely comes from the Vietnamese surname Đặng, which is common in Vietnam but rare as a given name. Its usage in the U.S. probably reflects Vietnamese immigration, particularly after the Vietnam War. Despite its rarity, the name Dang carries cultural significance and a distinct sound.
The name Dang is primarily a Vietnamese surname (Đặng) and occasionally used as a given name. Its exact meaning is unclear, but it may be related to the Chinese surname Deng (鄧), which has historical roots. As a given name in the U.S., it first appeared in 1979, likely reflecting immigration from Vietnam after the Vietnam War.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Dang
Sibling names for Dang
Names that share Dang's style, for a brother or sister.
