How Many People Are Named Thuy?

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

Thuy
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Thuy means 'quiet' in Vietnamese, making it a rare gem among names, with only 1,062 people bearing it in the US, or 1 in 310,734 Americans. Its popularity peaked in 1982 when 99 babies were named Thuy, but it's now declining.

~195
Living in US
1 in 1,699,740
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Quiet
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Calm Reserved Thoughtful
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,072,948
Worldwide Bearers
#807
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
1,043,166
🇺🇸 United States
18,141
🇹🇭 Thailand
2,410
🇰🇭 Cambodia
2,152
🇨🇦 Canada
1,922
🇸🇬 Singapore
1,213
🇫🇷 France
724
🇩🇪 Germany
505
🇦🇺 Australia
419
🇬🇧 England
316

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
16 (2%)
♀ Female
1,046 (98%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
110
Would be under 30 (10%)
983
Would be 30–60 (90%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,093 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: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
64
International
100

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

📜 Thuy Through the Generations

Thuy's journey through the generations reflects a blend of classic and modern appeal. Born in the early 1980s, its popularity surged, reaching a peak of 99 births in 1982. Since then, it's seen a steady decline, with most people named Thuy falling within the 30-60 age range today. This suggests a generation gap, where fewer younger individuals carry the name, indicating a shift in naming trends over the decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 267
Texas 134
Louisiana 94
Kansas 13
Florida 5
Massachusetts 5

✨ Similar Names to Thuy

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Thuy's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Thuy

How Many People Have the Name Thuy?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 195 people in the United States currently share the name Thuy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,699,740 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Thuy a Common or Rare Name?

Thuy 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 Thuy Mean?

Thuy means "quiet" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Thuy in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.

When Was Thuy Most Popular?

The name Thuy reached peak popularity in 1982, with 99 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 Thuy?

Approximately 195 people named Thuy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 195. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,699,740 Americans.

Is Thuy a rare name?

Thuy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,699,740 Americans has this name.

What does the name Thuy mean?

Thuy means "quiet" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Thuy more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Thuy are male and 98% are female.

When was Thuy most popular?

Thuy peaked in 1982 with 99 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 US195
All-Time Births195
1 in X1 in 1,699,740
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1982
World Rank#807
Male %2%
Female %98%

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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.