Holding steady.
Popularity of Thuy since 1974
Babies named Thuy per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 137 |
| 1980s | 628 |
| 1990s | 235 |
| 2000s | 71 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Thuy is a Vietnamese name of Sino-Vietnamese origin, most commonly associated with the character for 'water'. It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1974, reflecting the growing Vietnamese diaspora after the Vietnam War. The name reached its peak popularity in 1983, a year that saw its highest recorded usage. Since then, its frequency has remained low but stable, with no significant rise or fall in recent decades. Its trajectory indicates that Thuy remains a steady but uncommon choice, primarily within Vietnamese-American communities. Unlike many names from this era, Thuy has not experienced a revival, and its use is concentrated among families preserving cultural heritage.
Thuy is a Vietnamese given name, typically romanized from the Sino-Vietnamese character 水 (thủy) meaning 'water'. It is also used as a transliteration of other characters with different meanings. The name became more common in Vietnam during the 20th century and has been used for both girls and boys, though it is now predominantly feminine. Its usage in the United States began appearing on birth records in the mid-1970s, reflecting immigration patterns after the Vietnam War.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Thủy, Thuy
Sibling names for Thuy
Names that share Thuy's style, for a brother or sister.
