Holding steady.
Popularity of Vang since 1979
Babies named Vang per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 164 |
| 1990s | 144 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Vang is a rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1979. It has never appeared among the top 1000 names, indicating very low usage. Its peak year was 1990, but overall usage has remained stable, with no significant rise or decline. Vang is most commonly associated with Hmong families in the U.S., where it often serves as a clan name or a variant of the Chinese surname Wang. The name's trajectory suggests it remains a niche choice, primarily within the Hmong community.
Vang is a surname common among Hmong people, often used as a given name in the United States. It may be a variant of the Chinese surname Wang, meaning 'king,' but for many Hmong families it functions as a clan name. In recent decades, it has been adopted as a first name, particularly among Hmong-American communities.
Sibling names for Vang
Names that share Vang's style, for a brother or sister.
