Total births
236
Boys' name · since 1977
Truong
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 236 babies named Truong, peaking in 1983. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 236
- total births
- 1977–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Truong sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 236 recorded since 1977.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Truong has been recorded 236 times among boys since 1977, 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 1977 to 2003.
- 236 total births
- 1977–2003 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
236 boys have been named Truong since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2003.
- 236
- total births
- 1977–2003
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Truong was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
19 babies were named Truong in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Truong's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Truong splits its recorded history at 1988: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1996 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1983 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Truong at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Truong popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2003
- Peak year (1983)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Truong by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Truong's strongest decade.
139 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Truong births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 28
1970s
28 births
- 1980s
1980s
139 births
- 1990s 46
1990s
46 births
- 2000s 23
2000s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 139 births (59% of all-time use).
Truong by state
Where Truong concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 25 | 10.6% |
California share of Truong's total US births 10.6%
25 of 236 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Truong? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 236 babies named Truong. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1983, with 19 births.
When was Truong most popular? ▼
Truong was most popular in the 1980s decade with 139 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
Where is Truong most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Truong are California (25 births).
How long has the name Truong been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Truong since 1977 -- 27 years through the most recent 2003 data.
What names are similar to Truong? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Truman, Truett, Tru, True, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Truong's data
- Truong's decade-level peak was the 1980s (139 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Truongs (25 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 Truong
Nearby Names Like Truong
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Truong
Truman Boy
#1810 15,947 births
Truett Boy
#648 4,484 births
Tru Boy
#616 3,794 births
True Boy
#980 2,479 births
Truitt Boy
#1867 1,537 births
Compare Truong side by side: Truong vs Truman Truong vs Truett Truong vs Tru
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, 1977–2003 (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. "Truong: Baby Name Since 1977 - 236 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/truong. 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 Truong 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.