Declining since 2013, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Vung since 2010
Babies named Vung per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 131 |
| 2020s | 55 |
Meaning & origin
The name Vung is a modern rarity in U.S. baby naming records, first appearing in 2010. Its origins are uncertain, likely a creative respelling or a sound-based coinage with no clear meaning. Despite its obscurity, it reached a modest peak in 2018, when it was most popular. However, its usage has been declining since 2013, reflecting a brief window of interest. With a current rank of 10,107 and an incidence of about 1 in 178,585 births, Vung remains an uncommon choice. It has no associated top states, suggesting its use is scattered. As a name that defies easy categorization, Vung appeals to parents seeking a unique, unfamiliar sound.
The name Vung first appears in U.S. birth records around 2010. Its origin is unclear; it may be a respelling or a sound-based coinage, possibly influenced by Vietnamese or other languages, but this is speculative. It has no established etymological root.
Sibling names for Vung
Names that share Vung's style, for a brother or sister.
