How Many People Are Named Truong?

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

Truong
Uncommon
Vietnamese

Truong means 'to grow' in Vietnamese, making it a name rich with promise. Only 1 in 1,477,102 Americans share this rare moniker, highlighting its uniqueness among 223 living bearers today. The name peaked in popularity back in 1983 with 19 births, showing a stable trend since then.

~45,309
Living in US
1 in 7,315
Americans
1983
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To grow
🌐
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 versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

560,931
Worldwide Bearers
#1,780
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
555,961
🇺🇸 United States
2,933
🇹🇭 Thailand
490
🇲🇾 Malaysia
382
🇰🇭 Cambodia
310
🇨🇦 Canada
294
🇦🇺 Australia
93
🇩🇪 Germany
72
🇫🇷 France
62
🇸🇪 Sweden
45

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
223 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 39
23
Would be under 30 (10%)
213
Would be 30–60 (90%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 236 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: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
70
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
67
International
100

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

📜 Truong Through the Generations

Truong, a name steeped in Vietnamese heritage, has seen a steady presence in the United States over the decades. With only 23 people under 30 and 213 aged between 30 and 60, it's clear that Truong is a name that resonates across generations. Its peak year was 1983, when 19 babies were given this name, indicating a period of growth and interest in the name during that era. Today, Truong remains a unique choice, balancing classic charm with modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 25

✨ Similar Names to Truong

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Truong's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Truong

How Many People Have the Name Truong?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 45,309 people in the United States currently share the name Truong. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,315 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Truong a Common or Rare Name?

Truong is classified as Uncommon. 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 Truong Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Truong Most Popular?

The name Truong reached peak popularity in 1983, with 19 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 Truong?

Approximately 45,309 people named Truong live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 45,309. That works out to roughly 1 in 7,315 Americans.

Is Truong a rare name?

Truong is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,315 Americans has this name.

What does the name Truong mean?

Truong means "to grow" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Truong more male or female?

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

When was Truong most popular?

Truong peaked in 1983 with 19 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 US45,309
All-Time Births45,309
1 in X1 in 7,315
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1983
World Rank#1,780
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.