Holding steady.
Popularity of Trung since 1976
Babies named Trung per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 358 |
| 1990s | 236 |
| 2000s | 94 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Trung is a Vietnamese name with deep cultural roots, derived from the Sino-Vietnamese character 忠, meaning 'loyal' or 'faithful'. First recorded in U.S. data in 1976, the name never entered the national top 1000 but achieved its peak year in 1981. Since then, its trajectory has been stable, with minimal use in the United States. The name does not appear in top state rankings, reflecting its niche but enduring presence among Vietnamese-American families. Despite low frequency (the one-in-N statistic is unavailable), Trung carries strong moral significance in Vietnamese culture, often chosen for its positive virtue meaning. Its straightforward pronunciation and spelling make it accessible beyond its community.
Trung is a common Vietnamese given name and surname. It is typically derived from the Sino-Vietnamese character 忠 (trung), meaning 'loyal' or 'faithful'. The name has been used for centuries in Vietnam, often with Confucian connotations of moral integrity. In modern usage, it is given as a middle name or standalone given name, especially for boys.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Trung
Sibling names for Trung
Names that share Trung's style, for a brother or sister.
