Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Hung since 1975
Babies named Hung per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 116 |
| 1980s | 506 |
| 1990s | 229 |
| 2000s | 111 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Hung is a Vietnamese name with deep cultural ties, often linked to the Hùng kings of Vietnamese mythology and the Sino-Vietnamese character for 'heroic'. In the United States, the name first appeared in Social Security records in 1975, likely reflecting immigration patterns after the Vietnam War. Its peak usage occurred in 1982, though it has never ranked in the top 1000. The name has been on a downward trajectory since 1985, with fewer than 5 births per year nationally in recent decades. Despite its modest numbers, Hung carries significant cultural weight, representing a connection to Vietnamese heritage. It is almost exclusively given to boys.
Hung is a Vietnamese name, possibly derived from the Sino-Vietnamese character 雄 (hùng) meaning 'heroic' or 'exalted'. It is also associated with the Hùng kings, legendary founders of Vietnam. The name has been used in Vietnam for centuries and gained some usage in the United States following Vietnamese immigration after the Vietnam War.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Hùng
Sibling names for Hung
Names that share Hung's style, for a brother or sister.
