How Many People Are Named Thuong?

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

Thuong
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Thuong means 'to surpass' in Vietnamese, making it a name rich in aspiration. Only 1 in 7,702,236 Americans share this rare female name, with just 43 people living today. The name peaked in popularity in 1982 with 8 births, showing its stable presence over decades.

~134
Living in US
1 in 2,473,502
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To surpass
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Ambitious Determined
4
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

376,459
Worldwide Bearers
#2,767
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
373,229
🇺🇸 United States
2,089
🇸🇬 Singapore
520
🇨🇦 Canada
249
🇹🇭 Thailand
100
🇶🇦 Qatar
28
🇬🇧 England
26
🇫🇷 France
26
🇦🇺 Australia
24
🇳🇴 Norway
24

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
7 (16%)
♀ Female
36 (84%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
44
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 44 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
40
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
70
International
100

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

📜 Thuong Through the Generations

Thuong, a name steeped in Vietnamese heritage, has seen a steady presence in the United States since the early 1980s. With only 44 recorded births throughout history, it's clear that Thuong remains a very rare choice. Interestingly, the majority of those named Thuong are now in their mid-30s to mid-60s, indicating a generation that embraced this name during its peak in 1982. its rarity, Thuong continues to be recognized as a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities, with a stable trend over the years.

✨ Similar Names to Thuong

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Thuong's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Thuong

How Many People Have the Name Thuong?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 134 people in the United States currently share the name Thuong. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,473,502 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Thuong a Common or Rare Name?

Thuong 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 Thuong Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Thuong in SSA data, approximately 16% are male and 84% are female.

When Was Thuong Most Popular?

The name Thuong reached peak popularity in 1982, with 8 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 Thuong?

Approximately 134 people named Thuong live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 134. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,473,502 Americans.

Is Thuong a rare name?

Thuong is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,473,502 Americans has this name.

What does the name Thuong mean?

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

Is Thuong more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 16% of people named Thuong are male and 84% are female.

When was Thuong most popular?

Thuong peaked in 1982 with 8 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 US134
All-Time Births134
1 in X1 in 2,473,502
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1982
World Rank#2,767
Male %16%
Female %84%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.