Total births
770
Boys' name · since 1975
Vu
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 770 babies named Vu, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 770
- total births
- 1975–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
770 boys have been named Vu since 1975, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Vu has been recorded 770 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 2018.
- 770 total births
- 1975–2018 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
770 boys have been named Vu since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2018.
- 770
- total births
- 1975–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Vu was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
60 babies were named Vu in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Vu's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Vu's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 21% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 79%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2004, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 60, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Vu at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Vu popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2018
- Peak year (1982)
- 60
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Vu by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Vu's strongest decade.
423 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Vu births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 71
1970s
71 births
- 1980s
1980s
423 births
- 1990s
1990s
182 births
- 2000s 67
2000s
67 births
- 2010s 27
2010s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 423 births (55% of all-time use).
How Vu 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 Vu's total volume
Vu vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Vu by state
Where Vu concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 160 | 20.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 72 | 9.4% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 27 | 3.5% |
California share of Vu's total US births 20.8%
Even split
160 of 770 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vu? ▼
Vu has been given to 770 babies in the U.S. since 1975, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2018. 60 babies were born in 1982, its single highest year.
When was Vu most popular? ▼
Vu was most popular in the 1980s decade with 423 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Vu most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vu are California (160 births), Texas (72 births), Louisiana (27 births).
How long has the name Vu been used? ▼
Vu has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 44 years of data through 2018.
What names are similar to Vu? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vuk, Vuong, Vue, Vuthy, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Vu's data
- Vu's decade-level peak was the 1980s (423 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Vus (160 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 Vu
Nearby Names Like Vu
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vu
Vuk Boy
#6395 251 births
Vuong Boy
180 births
Vue Boy
109 births
Vuthy Boy
37 births
Vukan Boy
23 births
Compare Vu side by side: Vu vs Vuk Vu vs Vuong Vu vs Vue
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1975–2018 (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. "Vu: Baby Name Since 1975 - 770 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vu. 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 Vu 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 July 2026.