How Many People Are Named Ngoc?

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

Ngoc
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Ngoc means 'jade' in Vietnamese, symbolizing beauty and purity. Only 703 people named Ngoc live in the US today, making up just 1 in 469,728 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1982 with 55 births.

~703
Living in US
1 in 469,728
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Jade
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Jade
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Beautiful Proud Graceful
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 represents creativity and self-expression.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,095,652
Worldwide Bearers
#785
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
1,062,138
🇺🇸 United States
12,462
🇹🇭 Thailand
5,170
🇰🇭 Cambodia
4,758
🇫🇷 France
2,835
🇨🇦 Canada
2,291
🇩🇪 Germany
1,093
🇦🇺 Australia
630
🇸🇪 Sweden
538
🇬🇧 England
477

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
51 (7%)
♀ Female
651 (93%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
159
Would be under 30 (22%)
562
Would be 30–60 (78%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 721 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: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
72
International
100

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

📜 Ngoc Through the Generations

Ngoc, meaning jade in Vietnamese, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1982 with 55 births. Today, there are 703 people named Ngoc living in the country, with the majority being between 30 and 60 years old. This distribution suggests that Ngoc is a name embraced by a newer generation, with only 22% of those named Ngoc being under 30.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 134
Texas 37
Louisiana 11

✨ Similar Names to Ngoc

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ngoc's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Ngoc

How Many People Have the Name Ngoc?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 703 people in the United States currently share the name Ngoc. That works out to roughly 1 in every 469,728 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ngoc a Common or Rare Name?

Ngoc 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 Ngoc Mean?

Ngoc means "jade" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ngoc in SSA data, approximately 7% are male and 93% are female.

When Was Ngoc Most Popular?

The name Ngoc reached peak popularity in 1982, with 55 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Ngoc?

Approximately 703 people named Ngoc live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 721. That works out to roughly 1 in 469,728 Americans.

Is Ngoc a rare name?

Ngoc is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 469,728 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ngoc mean?

Ngoc means "jade" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Ngoc more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 7% of people named Ngoc are male and 93% are female.

When was Ngoc most popular?

Ngoc peaked in 1982 with 55 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US703
All-Time Births721
1 in X1 in 469,728
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age35
Peak Year1982
World Rank#785
Male %7%
Female %93%

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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.