Holding steady.
Popularity of Thu since 1975
Babies named Thu per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 83 |
| 1980s | 378 |
| 1990s | 176 |
| 2000s | 121 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Thu is a Vietnamese name of Sino-Vietnamese origin, most commonly interpreted as meaning 'autumn' via the character Thu (秋). Its recorded U.S. usage dates to 1975, with a peak in 1983, yet it has never reached the top 1,000 names. The name shows a stable trajectory, reflecting consistent but modest use among Vietnamese-American families. While its one-in-N incidence is not available at this rank, Thu remains a culturally significant choice that honors Vietnamese heritage. The name is simple, single-syllable, and often serves as a short form of longer compound names like Thuý or Thuỷ.
Thu is a Vietnamese name typically derived from the Sino-Vietnamese character Thu (秋), meaning 'autumn' or 'fall'. It can also be a short form of compound names such as Thuý (meaning 'jade' or 'precious stone') or Thuỷ (meaning 'water'). The name has been used in Vietnam for decades, often given to girls. It is a single-syllable name that is simple and elegant in Vietnamese culture.
Sibling names for Thu
Names that share Thu's style, for a brother or sister.
