Thuong
Primarily a girl's name of Vietnamese origin with 37 recorded births. Also given to 7 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Only 37 babies have been named Thuong in recorded U.S. history. That level of rarity means your child would almost certainly be the only one in their school, their workplace, and most rooms they walk into — a genuinely one-of-a-kind choice.
Thuong is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Thuong is a boy's and girl's baby name of Vietnamese origin, from the Vietnamese thương meaning 'love, affection, to miss someone' — specifically the tender, aching kind of love between family members, the love that comes with longing and care.
Thuong is a name of profound emotional depth in Vietnamese culture — the concept of thương is distinct from romantic love, carrying instead the unconditional love of parents for children and vice versa, and the sweet pain of missing those you love. Naming a child Thuong expresses the depth of a family's feeling in a single syllable that is impossible to fully translate into English.
EtymologyShow more
Thuong first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1982. First appearing in the 1980s, Thuong emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Vietnamese classification suggests a path from vietnamese linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Thuong has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1982.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 | #13966 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 20 | #10076 | — |
The Story of Thuong
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1982, Thuong is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Thuong are most likely born between 1982 and 1992.
How rare is Thuong?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Thuong is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1982, peaked in the 1980s with 20 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 1982–1995)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 | #15581 |
| 1994 | 6 | #13306 |
| 1991 | 6 | #13011 |
| 1987 | 5 | #13113 |
| 1983 | 7 | #8952 |
| 1982 | 8 | #8164 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Thuong as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Thuong has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 7 births since 1993.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1982–1995