Total births
733
Boys' name · since 1975
Quang
Quang has 733 recorded births since 1975 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1981 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 733
- total births
- 1975–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Quang is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 733 have been recorded since 1975.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Quang has been recorded 733 times among boys since 1975, though it is not among the currently most-used boys 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 1975 to 2021.
- 733 total births
- 1975–2021 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
733 boys have been named Quang since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2021.
- 733
- total births
- 1975–2021
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Quang was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
42 babies were named Quang in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Quang's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Quang splits its recorded history at 1996: 31% of all births land in the more recent half, 69% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2016 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1981 peak of 42 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Quang at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Quang popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2021
- Peak year (1981)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Quang by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Quang's strongest decade.
337 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Quang births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 62
1970s
62 births
- 1980s
1980s
337 births
- 1990s
1990s
156 births
- 2000s 132
2000s
132 births
- 2010s 41
2010s
41 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 337 births (46% of all-time use).
How Quang compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Quang's total volume
Quang vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Quang by state
Where Quang concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 164 | 22.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 44 | 6.0% |
| #3 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Quang's total US births 22.4%
Even split
164 of 733 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Quang? ▼
733 babies have been named Quang since 1975. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 1981 with 42 births.
When was Quang most popular? ▼
Quang was most popular in the 1980s decade with 337 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Quang most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Quang are California (164 births), Texas (44 births), Massachusetts (5 births).
How long has the name Quang been used? ▼
Records for Quang go back to 1975, giving 47 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Quang? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Quadir, Quan, Quade, Quaid, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Quang's data
- Quang's decade-level peak was the 1980s (337 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Quangs (164 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 Quang
Nearby Names Like Quang
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Quang
Quadir Boy
#2178 1,964 births
Quan Boy
#6557 1,425 births
Quade Boy
#2251 1,407 births
Quaid Boy
#5972 914 births
Quashawn Boy
699 births
Compare Quang side by side: Quang vs Quadir Quang vs Quan Quang vs Quade
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1975–2021 (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. "Quang: Baby Name Since 1975 - 733 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/quang. 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 Quang 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.