Declining since 1989, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Ngoc since 1975
Babies named Ngoc per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 46 | 0 |
| 1980s | 305 | 41 |
| 1990s | 191 | 13 |
| 2000s | 65 | 0 |
| 2010s | 43 | 0 |
| 2020s | 23 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ngoc is a Vietnamese name meaning 'jade' or 'precious stone,' introduced to the United States in the mid-1970s following Vietnamese immigration. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1975 and reached its peak popularity in 1982. Since 1989, its usage has been on a gradual decline, reflecting the broader trend of less frequent use among later generations. Currently, Ngoc ranks 14,942, with about 1 in 321,453 newborns receiving the name in 2025. While it is unisex in Vietnam, American records show it is given almost exclusively to girls. The name has not broken into any state's top names list, remaining a relatively uncommon but recognizable choice.
Ngoc is a Vietnamese name derived directly from the Sino-Vietnamese word ngọc (jade or gem). It is traditionally a unisex name in Vietnam, though in the United States it is most commonly given to girls. The name was first recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1975, reflecting immigration from Vietnam after the Vietnam War.
Sibling names for Ngoc
Names that share Ngoc's style, for a brother or sister.
