How Many People Are Named Quang?

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

Quang
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Quang means 'light' in Vietnamese, making it a name that symbolizes illumination and positivity. Only 701 people named Quang live in the US today, which means 1 in 470,917 Americans share this unique moniker. The name peaked in popularity in 1981 with 42 births, but its usage has been declining since then.

~1,148
Living in US
1 in 288,719
Americans
1981
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Inspiring Hopeful Energetic
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

557,765
Worldwide Bearers
#1,787
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
538,972
🇺🇸 United States
9,661
🇨🇦 Canada
2,039
🇹🇭 Thailand
1,216
🇨🇳 China
1,177
🇫🇷 France
1,087
🇸🇬 Singapore
693
🇩🇪 Germany
613
🇦🇺 Australia
443
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
386

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
701 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
215
Would be under 30 (29%)
518
Would be 30–60 (71%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 733 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: 1981

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
62
International
100

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

📜 Quang Through the Generations

Quang, meaning 'light' in Vietnamese, has seen a steady decline in popularity since its peak in 1981. With only 701 individuals bearing this name in the United States today, it's considered very rare among American names. Interestingly, the majority of those named Quang are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation gap in naming trends. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't as popular as it once was, it still holds significance for many families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 164
Texas 44
Massachusetts 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Quang's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Quang

How Many People Have the Name Quang?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,148 people in the United States currently share the name Quang. That works out to roughly 1 in every 288,719 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Quang a Common or Rare Name?

Quang 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 Quang Mean?

Quang means "light" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Quang Most Popular?

The name Quang reached peak popularity in 1981, with 42 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Quang?

Approximately 1,148 people named Quang live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,148. That works out to roughly 1 in 288,719 Americans.

Is Quang a rare name?

Quang is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 288,719 Americans has this name.

What does the name Quang mean?

Quang means "light" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Quang more male or female?

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

When was Quang most popular?

Quang peaked in 1981 with 42 births that year. Current trend: 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 US1,148
All-Time Births1,148
1 in X1 in 288,719
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age35
Peak Year1981
World Rank#1,787
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.