How Many People Are Named Thang?

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

Thang
Rare
Vietnamese

Thang means 'to surpass' in Vietnamese, making it a name full of ambition. Only 751 people in the US today share this name, which is just 1 in 439,212 Americans. It's a rising star, peaking in popularity in 2016.

~7,126
Living in US
1 in 46,513
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To surpass
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Ambitious Determined Dynamic
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

573,676
Worldwide Bearers
#1,744
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
517,663
🇲🇲 Myanmar
41,215
🇰🇭 Cambodia
5,600
🇺🇸 United States
5,283
🇨🇦 Canada
1,083
🇮🇳 India
973
🇹🇭 Thailand
391
🇮🇩 Indonesia
309
🇲🇾 Malaysia
186
🇩🇪 Germany
116

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
723 (96%)
♀ Female
29 (4%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
545
Would be under 30 (71%)
223
Would be 30–60 (29%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 768 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Thang Through the Generations

Thang, a name that's seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger generations, has a unique story. With 751 living bearers in the United States, it's a very rare name, but its presence is growing. The majority of those named Thang are under 30, indicating a modern trend. Born in 2016, the peak year saw 49 births, showing how the name has become increasingly popular in recent years. This trend suggests that Thang will continue to be a name associated with new beginnings and forward-thinking individuals.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Oklahoma 106
California 63
Indiana 11
Michigan 6
Tennessee 6
Florida 5
Kentucky 5
Louisiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Thang

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Thang's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Thang

How Many People Have the Name Thang?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,126 people in the United States currently share the name Thang. That works out to roughly 1 in every 46,513 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Thang a Common or Rare Name?

Thang is classified as 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 Thang Mean?

Thang means "to surpass" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Thang in SSA data, approximately 96% are male and 4% are female.

When Was Thang Most Popular?

The name Thang reached peak popularity in 2016, with 49 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Thang?

Approximately 7,126 people named Thang live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,126. That works out to roughly 1 in 46,513 Americans.

Is Thang a rare name?

Thang is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 46,513 Americans has this name.

What does the name Thang mean?

Thang means "to surpass" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Thang more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 96% of people named Thang are male and 4% are female.

When was Thang most popular?

Thang peaked in 2016 with 49 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US7,126
All-Time Births7,126
1 in X1 in 46,513
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2016
World Rank#1,744
Male %96%
Female %4%

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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.