How Many People Are Named Phuc?

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

Phuc
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Phuc is a rare Vietnamese name that means prosperity; only 271 people named Phuc live in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,219,834 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1985 with 26 births.

~271
Living in US
1 in 1,219,834
Americans
1985
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Prosperity
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Hopeful Resilient
3
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

505,390
Worldwide Bearers
#1,996
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
499,603
🇺🇸 United States
4,559
🇹🇭 Thailand
316
🇨🇦 Canada
295
🇰🇭 Cambodia
135
🇫🇷 France
88
🇬🇧 England
55
🇦🇺 Australia
54
🇩🇪 Germany
40
🇳🇴 Norway
40

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
264 (97%)
♀ Female
7 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
45
Would be under 30 (16%)
239
Would be 30–60 (84%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 284 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: 1985

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
68
International
100

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

📜 Phuc Through the Generations

Phuc has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1985, when 26 babies were given this name. Today, there are 271 people named Phuc living in the country, with the majority being adults aged 30 to 60. This distribution suggests that the name has been embraced by parents for several decades, maintaining a stable trend over time. Interestingly, the name's usage hasn't declined significantly, indicating a consistent appeal across generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 52

✨ Similar Names to Phuc

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Phuc's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Phuc

How Many People Have the Name Phuc?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 271 people in the United States currently share the name Phuc. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,219,834 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Phuc a Common or Rare Name?

Phuc 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 Phuc Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Phuc in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Phuc Most Popular?

The name Phuc reached peak popularity in 1985, with 26 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 Phuc?

Approximately 271 people named Phuc live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 284. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,219,834 Americans.

Is Phuc a rare name?

Phuc is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,219,834 Americans has this name.

What does the name Phuc mean?

Phuc means "prosperity" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Phuc more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Phuc are male and 3% are female.

When was Phuc most popular?

Phuc peaked in 1985 with 26 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 US271
All-Time Births284
1 in X1 in 1,219,834
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1985
World Rank#1,996
Male %97%
Female %3%

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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.