How Many People Are Named Cuong?

Complete statistics for the name Cuong: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Cuong
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Cuong means 'strength' in Vietnamese, making it a rare gem among names. Only 525 people named Cuong live in the US today, representing just 1 in 628,307 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1983 with 46 births.

~525
Living in US
1 in 628,307
Americans
1983
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strength
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient Confident
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and ability to create harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

722,363
Worldwide Bearers
#1,326
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
710,109
🇺🇸 United States
9,571
🇨🇦 Canada
1,495
🇦🇺 Australia
180
🇹🇭 Thailand
149
🇬🇧 England
148
🇩🇪 Germany
107
🇳🇴 Norway
89
🇫🇷 France
69
🇹🇼 Taiwan
52

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
525 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
49
Would be under 30 (9%)
505
Would be 30–60 (91%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 554 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1983

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
66
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Cuong Through the Generations

Cuong, a name rooted in Vietnamese culture, has seen a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1983. With 554 total births recorded throughout history, it's clear that Cuong remains a cherished choice for many families. Today, the majority of those named Cuong fall within the 30-60 age range, indicating a strong generational continuity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 152
Texas 33
Louisiana 17

✨ Similar Names to Cuong

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cuong's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Cuong

How Many People Have the Name Cuong?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 525 people in the United States currently share the name Cuong. That works out to roughly 1 in every 628,307 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cuong a Common or Rare Name?

Cuong is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Cuong Mean?

Cuong means "strength" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cuong in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Cuong Most Popular?

The name Cuong reached peak popularity in 1983, with 46 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Cuong?

Approximately 525 people named Cuong live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 554. That works out to roughly 1 in 628,307 Americans.

Is Cuong a rare name?

Cuong is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 628,307 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cuong mean?

Cuong means "strength" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Cuong more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cuong are male and 0% are female.

When was Cuong most popular?

Cuong peaked in 1983 with 46 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US525
All-Time Births554
1 in X1 in 628,307
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1983
World Rank#1,326
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.