Declining since 1985.
Popularity of Thanh since 1976
Babies named Thanh per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 47 | 77 |
| 1980s | 299 | 494 |
| 1990s | 179 | 300 |
| 2000s | 97 | 153 |
| 2010s | 28 | 70 |
| 2020s | 0 | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Thanh is a Vietnamese unisex name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1976. Its peak year of usage was 1982, after which it has been on a steady decline. Though not currently ranked, Thanh reflects the cultural heritage of the Vietnamese diaspora. The name's meaning is tied to the Sino-Vietnamese character 青, suggesting clarity or the color blue, but like many names from non-Latin scripts, its exact sense can be debated. As a single-syllable name, Thanh pairs well with longer middle names and has a straightforward pronunciation for English speakers.
Thanh is a common given name in Vietnam, used for both males and females. It derives from the Sino-Vietnamese element 青 (thanh), meaning 'green, blue' or 'clear, bright'. The name became popular in Vietnam in the 20th century and is often combined with other characters to form compound names.
“Thanh” around the world
Where Thanh lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Thanh
Names that share Thanh's style, for a brother or sister.
