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

Trang is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 8 recorded births.

When was Trang most popular?

Trang reached its peak popularity in 1982 with 74 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Trang?

Trang is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 955 babies in the U.S. since 1975. Its peak was in 1982.

Trang

An uncommon Vietnamese pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysVietnameseNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

A surname from Vietnamese.

Trang is a girl's and boy's baby name of Vietnamese origin, a common Vietnamese given name meaning 'white' or 'pure' (tranq, written 莊 in Chinese characters), often used in compound names. In Vietnamese culture, it evokes clarity, elegance, and grace.

Trang is one of the most widely used Vietnamese feminine names, popular across generations. Like many Vietnamese monosyllabic names, it carries concentrated meaning — a single syllable weighted with cultural significance and a quiet, dignified beauty.

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Popularity Over Time

Trang has 34+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1975.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Trang
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	6	#16616	▼
2000s	80	#11462	▼
1990s	267	#4636	▼
1980s	523	#2147	▲
1970s	79	#5314	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(34 years, 1975–2011)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Trang
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2011	6	#16616	+1 (20.0%)
2008	5	#20260	-3 (-37.5%)
2006	8	#13521	-2 (-20.0%)
2005	10	#10867	0
2004	10	#10635	-3 (-23.1%)
2003	13	#8462	+2 (18.2%)
2002	11	#9436	+2 (22.2%)
2001	9	#10967	-5 (-35.7%)
2000	14	#7549	-1 (-6.7%)
1999	15	#6820	+2 (15.4%)
1998	13	#7508	-5 (-27.8%)
1997	18	#5615	+1 (5.9%)
1996	17	#5761	-6 (-26.1%)
1995	23	#4511	-7 (-23.3%)
1994	30	#3702	-9 (-23.1%)
1993	39	#3043	-3 (-7.1%)
1992	42	#2867	+12 (40.0%)
1991	30	#3631	-10 (-25.0%)
1990	40	#2898	-4 (-9.1%)
1989	44	#2616	+7 (18.9%)

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

Trang as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Trang has also been given to 8 boys in the U.S. since 1984.

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Current rank

Total births

1984

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Trang be used for both boys and girls?

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

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1975–2011) · Methodology