Holding steady.
Popularity of Vu since 1975
Babies named Vu per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 71 |
| 1980s | 423 |
| 1990s | 182 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Vu is a Vietnamese name that first appeared in United States records in 1975, following increased immigration from Vietnam after the war. It reached its peak popularity in 1982, with no specific rank recorded as it remains outside the top 1000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable, with no dramatic rise or fall in recent years. Vu is most commonly a surname, but it is also used as a given name, particularly for boys. While the multistate data for top states is not available for the name, its use is concentrated among Vietnamese-American communities. The name's meaning is uncertain but is thought to be derived from Chinese characters associated with martial strength.
Vu is a Vietnamese surname and occasional given name. It is a common Vietnamese family name, often romanized as 'Vu' or 'Vo'. As a given name, its meaning is uncertain but may be linked to Chinese characters meaning 'martial' or 'brave'. It has been used in Vietnam for generations and gained some use in the United States following Vietnamese immigration after the Vietnam War.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Vo
Sibling names for Vu
Names that share Vu's style, for a brother or sister.
