Holding steady.
Popularity of Truong since 1977
Babies named Truong per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 139 |
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 23 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Truong first entered U.S. birth records in 1977 and saw its highest usage in 1983, reflecting early waves of Vietnamese immigration. While it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, its peak year of 1983 marks a modest cultural footprint. The name's trajectory has remained stable since then, with no sharp decline or revival. As a surname turned given name, Truong carries the weight of a common Vietnamese family name, rooted in the Chinese-derived character Zhang. Its usage as a first name is uncommon but meaningful within Vietnamese communities.
Truong is a Vietnamese surname derived from the Chinese surname Zhang (张), meaning 'to draw a bow' or 'to open up', but in Vietnamese it also can mean 'school' (trường) or 'bureau' (trương). As a given name, it is often used for boys and is a common family name in Vietnam. The use as a first name may reflect the surname used as a given name.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Trương, Truong
Sibling names for Truong
Names that share Truong's style, for a brother or sister.
