Total births
1,085
Boys' name · since 1975
Viet
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 1,085 babies named Viet, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,085
- total births
- 1975–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Viet sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,085 recorded since 1975.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Viet has been recorded 1,085 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 2023.
- 1,085 total births
- 1975–2023 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,085 boys have been named Viet since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2023.
- 1,085
- total births
- 1975–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Viet was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
65 babies were named Viet in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Viet's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Viet's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 29% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 71%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2017, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 65, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Viet at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Viet popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2023
- Peak year (1982)
- 65
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Viet popularity over time - girls
11 total births recorded since 1975 (Viet as girls' name)
Viet by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Viet's strongest decade.
430 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Viet births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 136
1970s
136 births
- 1980s
1980s
430 births
- 1990s
1990s
246 births
- 2000s
2000s
194 births
- 2010s 74
2010s
74 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 430 births (40% of all-time use).
How Viet 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 Viet's total volume
Viet vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Viet by state
Where Viet concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 317 | 29.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 80 | 7.4% |
| #3 | Kansas | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Viet's total US births 29.2%
Even split
317 of 1,085 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Viet? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 1,085 babies named Viet. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1982, with 65 births.
When was Viet most popular? ▼
Viet was most popular in the 1980s decade with 430 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Viet most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Viet are California (317 births), Texas (80 births), Kansas (6 births).
How long has the name Viet been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Viet since 1975 -- 49 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Viet? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vien, Vieri, Vience. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Viet's data
- Viet's decade-level peak was the 1980s (430 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 Viets (317 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 Viet
Nearby Names Like Viet
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Viet
Compare Viet side by side: Viet vs Vien Viet vs Vieri Viet vs Vience
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, 1975–2023 (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. "Viet: Baby Name Since 1975 - 1,085 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/viet. 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 Viet 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.