Total births
325
Boys' name · since 1979
Vang
325 babies named Vang in U.S. Social Security records since 1979, with the highest year being 1990. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 325
- total births
- 1979–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Vang sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 325 recorded since 1979.
Social Security Administration records show Vang recorded 325 times among boys since 1979, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys 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 1979 to 2002.
- 325 total births
- 1979–2002 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
325 boys have been named Vang since 1979, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2002.
- 325
- total births
- 1979–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Vang was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
27 babies were named Vang in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Vang's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Vang splits its recorded history at 1990: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2000 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1990 peak of 27 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Vang at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1979
Vang popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1979–2002
- Peak year (1990)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Vang popularity over time - girls
11 total births recorded since 1981 (Vang as girls' name)
Vang by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Vang's strongest decade.
164 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Vang births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s
1980s
164 births
- 1990s
1990s
144 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 164 births (50% of all-time use).
Vang by state
Where Vang concentrates geographically, total births since 1979
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 126 | 38.8% |
| #2 | Wisconsin | | 19 | 5.8% |
| #3 | Minnesota | | 11 | 3.4% |
California share of Vang's total US births 38.8%
Even split
126 of 325 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vang? ▼
325 babies have been named Vang since 1979. It was last recorded in 2002. The peak year was 1990 with 27 births.
When was Vang most popular? ▼
Vang was most popular in the 1980s decade with 164 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Vang most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vang are California (126 births), Wisconsin (19 births), Minnesota (11 births).
How long has the name Vang been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Vang since 1979 -- 24 years through the most recent 2002 data.
What names are similar to Vang? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Van, Vance, Vann, Vander, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Vang's data
- Vang's decade-level peak was the 1980s (164 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Vangs (126 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 Vang
Nearby Names Like Vang
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vang
Van Boy
#909 29,432 births
Vance Boy
#993 27,012 births
Vann Boy
#5072 2,057 births
Vander Boy
#1796 1,828 births
Vanessa Boy
984 births
Compare Vang side by side: Vang vs Van Vang vs Vance Vang vs Vann
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, 1979–2002 (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. "Vang: Baby Name Since 1979 - 325 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vang. 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 Vang 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.