Anhthu
A girl's name of Vietnamese origin with 135 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
If you're considering Anhthu, you're looking at a name that fewer than 135 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.
The open, approachable ending gives Anhthu a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.
Anhthu is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Anhthu is a girl's baby name of Vietnamese origin, combining Anh meaning 'hero' or 'petal' and Thu meaning 'autumn.' This poetic two-syllable name is a beloved Vietnamese classic that evokes the beauty of the fall season.
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In the American context, Anhthu is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (1983–2010). Its Vietnamese roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
With 135 total births, Anhthu exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Anhthu has 19+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1983.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | #17252 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 49 | #12213 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 43 | #11885 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 38 | #8852 | — |
The Story of Anhthu
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2006, Anhthu is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Anhthu are most likely born between 1996 and 2010.
How rare is Anhthu?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Anhthu is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1983, peaked in the 2000s with 49 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Anhthu by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(19 years, 1983–2010)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | #17252 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8760 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14661 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14332 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11401 |
| 2001 | 5 | #15540 |
| 2000 | 11 | #8586 |
| 1997 | 5 | #13883 |
| 1996 | 5 | #13679 |
| 1995 | 6 | #11878 |
| 1993 | 7 | #10675 |
| 1992 | 5 | #13423 |
| 1991 | 8 | #9384 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10270 |
| 1989 | 7 | #9736 |
| 1988 | 11 | #6693 |
| 1986 | 5 | #10994 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6483 |
| 1983 | 5 | #10352 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1983–2010