How Many People Are Named Dang?

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

Dang
Uncommon
Vietnamese

Dang is a very rare name, with only 305 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,082,425 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1986 with 24 births, showing how its usage has been declining since then.

~36,719
Living in US
1 in 9,027
Americans
1986
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Vietnamese origin, meaning 'to protect'
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Protective Determined Caring
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

229,606
Worldwide Bearers
#4,569
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
204,521
🇰🇭 Cambodia
5,073
🇸🇬 Singapore
4,159
🇸🇸 South Sudan
3,356
🇺🇸 United States
3,068
🇹🇭 Thailand
2,817
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,884
🇲🇾 Malaysia
828
🇵🇭 Philippines
500
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
466

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
299 (98%)
♀ Female
6 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
126
Would be under 30 (40%)
190
Would be 30–60 (60%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 316 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: 1986

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
76
International
100

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

📜 Dang Through the Generations

Dang has seen a steady decline in popularity over the years, with its peak occurring in 1986 when 24 babies were given this name. Today, there are 305 people named Dang living in the United States, with the majority being between the ages of 30 and 60. The name's current trend suggests it's becoming less common, but it still holds significance among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 67
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Dang

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dang's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Dang

How Many People Have the Name Dang?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 36,719 people in the United States currently share the name Dang. That works out to roughly 1 in every 9,027 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Dang a Common or Rare Name?

Dang is classified as Uncommon. 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 Dang Mean?

Dang means "Vietnamese origin, meaning 'to protect'" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dang in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Dang Most Popular?

The name Dang reached peak popularity in 1986, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Dang?

Approximately 36,719 people named Dang live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 36,719. That works out to roughly 1 in 9,027 Americans.

Is Dang a rare name?

Dang is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 9,027 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dang mean?

Dang means "Vietnamese origin, meaning 'to protect'" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Dang more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Dang are male and 2% are female.

When was Dang most popular?

Dang peaked in 1986 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US36,719
All-Time Births36,719
1 in X1 in 9,027
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age31
Peak Year1986
World Rank#4,569
Male %98%
Female %2%

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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.