How Many People Are Named Thu?

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

Thu
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Thu is a rare Vietnamese name, very uncommon in the U.S., with only 1 in 403,943 Americans bearing it. There are approximately 817 people named Thu living in the United States today. The name peaked in popularity in 1983 with 55 births.

~1,036
Living in US
1 in 319,932
Americans
1983
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Vietnamese name
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Gentle Thoughtful Resilient
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 are known for their practicality and stability.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,306,457
Worldwide Bearers
#601
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
831,187
🇲🇲 Myanmar
436,828
🇰🇭 Cambodia
14,119
🇺🇸 United States
12,249
🇹🇭 Thailand
2,867
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
1,467
🇨🇦 Canada
1,420
🇨🇳 China
1,009
🇸🇬 Singapore
693
🇫🇷 France
399

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (1%)
♀ Female
812 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
230
Would be under 30 (27%)
607
Would be 30–60 (73%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 837 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: 1983

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
72
International
100

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

📜 Thu Through the Generations

Thu has been a name that has seen a steady but slowly declining presence in the United States since its peak in 1983. With 837 total births recorded throughout history, it's clear that Thu is a name that's more commonly found among newer generations. Currently, 27% of those named Thu are under 30 years old, while 73% fall within the 30-60 age range, indicating a relatively even distribution across different age groups.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 169
Texas 63
Louisiana 17

✨ Similar Names to Thu

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Thu's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Thu

How Many People Have the Name Thu?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,036 people in the United States currently share the name Thu. That works out to roughly 1 in every 319,932 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Thu a Common or Rare Name?

Thu 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 Thu Mean?

Thu means "Vietnamese name" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Thu in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Thu Most Popular?

The name Thu reached peak popularity in 1983, with 55 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Thu?

Approximately 1,036 people named Thu live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,036. That works out to roughly 1 in 319,932 Americans.

Is Thu a rare name?

Thu is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 319,932 Americans has this name.

What does the name Thu mean?

Thu means "Vietnamese name" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Thu more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Thu are male and 99% are female.

When was Thu most popular?

Thu peaked in 1983 with 55 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US1,036
All-Time Births1,036
1 in X1 in 319,932
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age35
Peak Year1983
World Rank#601
Male %1%
Female %99%

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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.