How Many People Are Named Phuong?

Complete statistics for the name Phuong in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Phuong
Very Rare
1,315
Estimated People
1 in 250,951
1 in X Americans
1982
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
282 (21%)
♀ Female
1,033 (79%)
21%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 39

Population Share

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 333
Colorado 5
Kansas 7
Louisiana 25
Massachusetts 6
Pennsylvania 7
Texas 112
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Phuong

How Many People Have the Name Phuong in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,315 people in the United States currently share the name Phuong. That works out to roughly 1 in every 250,951 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Phuong a Common or Rare Name?

Phuong is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Phuong Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Phuong are covered in full on the Phuong name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Phuong Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Phuong in SSA data, approximately 21% are male and 79% are female. Phuong leans female but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Phuong Most Popular?

The name Phuong reached peak popularity in 1982, with 87 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Phuong Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Phuong across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Phuong?

Approximately 1,315 people in the United States share the name Phuong, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Phuong a rare name?

Phuong is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 250,951 Americans has this name.

What does the name Phuong mean?

The meaning and origin of Phuong is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Phuong more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 21% of people named Phuong are male and 79% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Phuong most popular?

The name Phuong reached its peak in 1982, with 87 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People1,315
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 250,951
GenderMale
Avg Age39
Peak Year1982
Male %21%
Female %79%

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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 for full details.