Total births
1,033
Unisex name · since 1975
Phuong
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 1,033 babies named Phuong, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,033
- total births
- 1975–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Phuong is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,033 have been recorded since 1975.
Social Security Administration records show Phuong recorded 1,033 times among girls since 1975, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2013.
- 1,033 total births
- 1975–2013 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,033 girls have been named Phuong since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2013.
- 1,033
- total births
- 1975–2013
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Phuong was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
87 babies were named Phuong in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Phuong's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Phuong's full recorded timeline at 1993, 25% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 75% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 2010, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1982 peak of 87 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Phuong at a glance
Last recorded 2013Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Phuong popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2013
- Peak year (1982)
- 87
- Annual births at peak, across 39 years of records
Phuong popularity over time - boys
282 total births recorded since 1977 (Phuong as boys' name)
Phuong by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Phuong's strongest decade.
569 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Phuong births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 91
1970s
91 births
- 1980s
1980s
569 births
- 1990s
1990s
272 births
- 2000s 83
2000s
83 births
- 2010s 18
2010s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 569 births (55% of all-time use).
How Phuong compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Phuong's total volume
Phuong vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Phuong by state
Where Phuong concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 285 | 27.6% |
| #2 | Texas | | 97 | 9.4% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 20 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Kansas | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Massachusetts | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Phuong's total US births 27.6%
Even split
285 of 1,033 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Phuong? ▼
1,033 babies have been named Phuong since 1975. It was last recorded in 2013. The peak year was 1982 with 87 births.
When was Phuong most popular? ▼
Phuong was most popular in the 1980s decade with 569 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Phuong most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Phuong are California (285 births), Texas (97 births), Louisiana (20 births).
Is Phuong a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Phuong is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,033 births, and as a boy's name it has 282 births.
How long has the name Phuong been used? ▼
Records for Phuong go back to 1975, giving 39 years of history through 2013.
What names are similar to Phuong? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Phung, Phuc, Phuongvy, Phuonganh. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Phuong's data
- Phuong's decade-level peak was the 1980s (569 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Phuongs (285 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.
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1975–2013 (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. "Phuong: Baby Name Since 1975 - 1,033 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/phuong. 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 Phuong 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 June 2026.