How Many People Are Named Nhung?

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

Nhung
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Nhung means 'to hope' in Vietnamese, making it a name rich with aspiration. Only 1 in 1,572,598 Americans share this rare female name, with just 210 people living in the US today. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1987.

~210
Living in US
1 in 1,572,598
Americans
1987
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To hope
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Hopeful Resilient
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

421,005
Worldwide Bearers
#2,428
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
416,729
🇺🇸 United States
3,241
🇨🇦 Canada
430
🇹🇭 Thailand
109
🇦🇺 Australia
84
🇬🇧 England
84
🇳🇴 Norway
51
🇩🇪 Germany
46
🇫🇷 France
33
🇩🇰 Denmark
23

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
210 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
32
Would be under 30 (15%)
183
Would be 30–60 (85%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 215 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: 1987

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
68
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
70
International
100

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

📜 Nhung Through the Generations

Nhung, a name that carries the essence of hope from its Vietnamese roots, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1987 when 19 babies were given this name. Today, there are approximately 210 people named Nhung living in the country, with the majority being adults aged between 30 and 60. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't gaining new adherents, it remains stable among those who appreciate its unique heritage and meaning.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 41
Texas 10

✨ Similar Names to Nhung

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nhung's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Nhung

How Many People Have the Name Nhung?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 210 people in the United States currently share the name Nhung. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,572,598 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nhung a Common or Rare Name?

Nhung 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 Nhung Mean?

Nhung means "to hope" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Nhung Most Popular?

The name Nhung reached peak popularity in 1987, with 19 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 Nhung?

Approximately 210 people named Nhung live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 215. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,572,598 Americans.

Is Nhung a rare name?

Nhung is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,572,598 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nhung mean?

Nhung means "to hope" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Nhung more male or female?

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

When was Nhung most popular?

Nhung peaked in 1987 with 19 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 US210
All-Time Births215
1 in X1 in 1,572,598
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1987
World Rank#2,428
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.