Is Binh a boy's or girl's name?

Binh is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 38 recorded births.

When was Binh most popular?

Binh reached its peak popularity in 1984 with 27 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Binh?

Binh is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 487 babies in the U.S. since 1975. Its peak was in 1984.

Binh

An uncommon Vietnamese pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsVietnameseNot ranked recently Also a pet name

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Meaning & Origin

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Binh is a boy's and girl's baby name of Vietnamese origin, meaning 'peace' or 'calm,' from the Sino-Vietnamese bình. Peace is among the most valued aspirations in Vietnamese culture, making this a name given with profound hope and intention.

Binh appears in American records primarily among Vietnamese immigrant families and their descendants, arriving in waves after 1975. Its single syllable and clear sound make it an easy cross-cultural name, while its meaning carries a deep wish for the child's life to be characterized by tranquility.

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Popularity Over Time

Binh has 38+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1975.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Binh
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	5	#12392	▼
2010s	26	#11105	▼
2000s	82	#7247	▼
1990s	123	#5184	▼
1980s	207	#2616	▲
1970s	44	#4217	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Binh
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2021	5	#12392	0
2017	5	#12512	0
2015	5	#12314	-6 (-54.5%)
2014	11	#7129	+6 (120.0%)
2010	5	#12464	-5 (-50.0%)
2009	10	#7751	+3 (42.9%)
2008	7	#9982	-2 (-22.2%)
2007	9	#8265	-4 (-30.8%)
2005	13	#5911	-1 (-7.1%)
2004	14	#5526	+3 (27.3%)
2003	11	#6308	+3 (37.5%)
2002	8	#7722	-2 (-20.0%)
2001	10	#6507	0
1999	10	#6089	+2 (25.0%)
1998	8	#6920	0
1997	8	#6677	-4 (-33.3%)
1996	12	#4911	0
1995	12	#4822	+6 (100.0%)
1994	6	#7876	-9 (-60.0%)
1993	15	#4036	-1 (-6.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Binh as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Binh has also been given to 38 girls in the U.S. since 1981.

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Total births

1988

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Frequently Asked

Can Binh be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Binh is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it is not currently ranked. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1975–2021) · Methodology