Total births
215
Girls' name · since 1980
Nhung
Nhung has 215 recorded births since 1980 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1987 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 215
- total births
- 1980–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
215 girls have been named Nhung since 1980, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nhung has been recorded 215 times among girls since 1980, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2002.
- 215 total births
- 1980–2002 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
215 girls have been named Nhung since 1980, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2002.
- 215
- total births
- 1980–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Nhung was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
19 babies were named Nhung in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Nhung's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nhung's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1984, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1987 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nhung at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Nhung popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2002
- Peak year (1987)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Nhung by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Nhung's strongest decade.
114 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Nhung births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
114 births
- 1990s
1990s
91 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 114 births (53% of all-time use).
Nhung by state
Where Nhung concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 41 | 19.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 10 | 4.7% |
California share of Nhung's total US births 19.1%
Even split
41 of 215 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nhung? ▼
215 babies have been named Nhung since 1980. It was last recorded in 2002. The peak year was 1987 with 19 births.
When was Nhung most popular? ▼
Nhung was most popular in the 1980s decade with 114 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Nhung most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nhung are California (41 births), Texas (10 births).
How long has the name Nhung been used? ▼
Records for Nhung go back to 1980, giving 23 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Nhung? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nhu, Nhuy. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nhung's data
- Nhung's decade-level peak was the 1980s (114 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Nhungs (41 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nhung
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nhung
Compare Nhung side by side: Nhung vs Nhu Nhung vs Nhuy
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1980–2002 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nhung: Baby Name Since 1980 - 215 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nhung. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nhung draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.