How Many People Are Named Dung?

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

Dung
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Dung is a very rare name, with only 720 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 458,078 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1982 with 71 births, and now it's considered stable, sitting nicely between classic and modern.

~519
Living in US
1 in 638,631
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Grounded Practical
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are seen as natural leaders, driven to succeed and often taking the initiative in their endeavors.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,354,717
Worldwide Bearers
#570
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
1,319,411
🇺🇸 United States
16,376
🇳🇬 Nigeria
10,657
🇸🇬 Singapore
1,964
🇰🇭 Cambodia
1,315
🇨🇦 Canada
1,105
🇨🇳 China
953
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
540
🇹🇭 Thailand
486
🇮🇩 Indonesia
200

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
442 (61%)
♀ Female
279 (39%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
16
Would be under 30 (2%)
740
Would be 30–60 (98%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 756 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: 1982

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
66
International
100

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

📜 Dung Through the Generations

Over the decades, Dung has maintained a steady presence, though its popularity has never soared. With an estimated 720 people named Dung living in the US today, it's clear this name remains quite uncommon. The majority of those named Dung are now middle-aged, with 98% falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a generation that came of age during the name's peak in the early '80s.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 167
Texas 66
Louisiana 15
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Dung

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dung's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Dung

How Many People Have the Name Dung?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 519 people in the United States currently share the name Dung. That works out to roughly 1 in every 638,631 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dung a Common or Rare Name?

Dung 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.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dung in SSA data, approximately 61% are male and 39% are female.

When Was Dung Most Popular?

The name Dung reached peak popularity in 1982, with 71 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 Dung?

Approximately 519 people named Dung live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 519. That works out to roughly 1 in 638,631 Americans.

Is Dung a rare name?

Dung is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 638,631 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dung mean?

The meaning and origin of Dung are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Dung more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 61% of people named Dung are male and 39% are female.

When was Dung most popular?

Dung peaked in 1982 with 71 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 US519
All-Time Births519
1 in X1 in 638,631
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1982
World Rank#570
Male %61%
Female %39%

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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.