Holding steady.
Popularity of Vuong since 1979
Babies named Vuong per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 94 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Vuong is a Vietnamese name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1979, reflecting the wave of Vietnamese immigration following the Vietnam War. It reached its peak usage in 1985 but has remained exceedingly rare, never ranking within the top 1000 names. The name has seen a stable trajectory over the decades, with very few annual occurrences. While no states recorded a significant concentration, the name is most commonly found among Vietnamese-American communities. Vuong carries a sense of prosperity and heritage, appealing to families seeking a meaningful connection to their roots.
Vuong is a Vietnamese surname and given name derived from the Sino-Vietnamese word 王, meaning 'king' or 'ruler,' but as a given name it is often associated with the meaning 'prosperous' or 'flourishing.' It has been used in Vietnam for centuries and was brought to the West through Vietnamese immigration after the Vietnam War.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Vương
Sibling names for Vuong
Names that share Vuong's style, for a brother or sister.
