How Many People Are Named Phuong?

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

Phuong
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Phuong means 'fragrant' in Vietnamese, making it a name steeped in beauty and grace. Only 1,272 people named Phuong live in the US today, which means 1 in 259,439 Americans share this unique moniker. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1982 with 108 births.

~1,570
Living in US
1 in 211,114
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fragrant
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Graceful Sophisticated
9
Life Path Number

Life path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and compassion, suggesting those named Phuong may have a strong desire to help others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,421,297
Worldwide Bearers
#532
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
1,387,150
🇺🇸 United States
19,745
🇰🇭 Cambodia
5,599
🇨🇦 Canada
2,703
🇹🇭 Thailand
2,072
🇦🇺 Australia
697
🇫🇷 France
644
🇩🇪 Germany
394
🇬🇧 England
343
🇳🇴 Norway
264

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
266 (21%)
♀ Female
1,006 (79%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
147
Would be under 30 (11%)
1,168
Would be 30–60 (89%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,315 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
89
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
64
International
100

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

📜 Phuong Through the Generations

Phuong has been a steady presence in American naming trends since its peak in 1982, when 108 babies were given this name. Today, there are 1,272 people named Phuong living in the United States, with an average age of 39 years old. The age distribution shows a significant majority aged between 30 and 60, indicating that while the name isn't new, it hasn't lost its charm either.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 333
Texas 112
Louisiana 25
Kansas 7
Pennsylvania 7
Massachusetts 6
Colorado 5

✨ Similar Names to Phuong

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Phuong's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Phuong

How Many People Have the Name Phuong?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,570 people in the United States currently share the name Phuong. That works out to roughly 1 in every 211,114 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Phuong a Common or Rare Name?

Phuong 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 Phuong Mean?

Phuong means "fragrant" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Phuong in SSA data, approximately 21% are male and 79% are female.

When Was Phuong Most Popular?

The name Phuong reached peak popularity in 1982, with 108 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 Phuong?

Approximately 1,570 people named Phuong live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,570. That works out to roughly 1 in 211,114 Americans.

Is Phuong a rare name?

Phuong is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 211,114 Americans has this name.

What does the name Phuong mean?

Phuong means "fragrant" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Phuong more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 21% of people named Phuong are male and 79% are female.

When was Phuong most popular?

Phuong peaked in 1982 with 108 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 US1,570
All-Time Births1,570
1 in X1 in 211,114
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1982
World Rank#532
Male %21%
Female %79%

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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.