Holding steady.
Popularity of Thuan since 1979
Babies named Thuan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 99 |
| 1990s | 49 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Thuan is a Vietnamese name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1979. It reached its peak popularity in 1981, with a handful of births each year. Since then, its usage has remained stable but very low, never ranking in the top 1000. While exact numbers are small, the name carries cultural significance within Vietnamese-American communities, reflecting a connection to heritage. Thuan is rarely seen outside these communities, and its meaning of harmony or compliance aligns with common Vietnamese naming traditions using Sino-Vietnamese roots.
Thuan is a masculine Vietnamese name, likely derived from the Sino-Vietnamese word 'thuận' (順), meaning 'harmonious' or 'compliant'. It is primarily used within Vietnamese communities and has seen limited use in the United States since the late 1970s.
Sibling names for Thuan
Names that share Thuan's style, for a brother or sister.
