Declining since 2017, #3,848 for boys today.
Popularity of Thang since 1976
Babies named Thang per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 127 |
| 1990s | 91 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 309 |
| 2020s | 180 |
Meaning & origin
Thang is a Vietnamese name rooted in the word for 'victory', reflecting a common aspirational naming tradition. It first appeared in U.S. data in 1976, coinciding with post-war Vietnamese immigration. Its peak popularity occurred in 2020, ranking 3,848 in 2025. Usage has been falling since 2017, but it remains a distinctive choice for families honoring Vietnamese heritage. The name is given to about 1 in 61,003 boys, and it has not ranked in any top state lists, indicating broad but thin distribution across the country.
Thang is a Vietnamese name commonly derived from the Sino-Vietnamese element thắng, meaning 'victory' or 'triumph'. As a given name, it is predominantly masculine and has been used in Vietnam for centuries. Its use in the United States reflects immigration patterns from Vietnam since the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ty
Variants: Thắng
Sibling names for Thang
Names that share Thang's style, for a brother or sister.
