Thang Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtahng / tʰaŋVietnamese
Meaning
to be successful; to achieve
Historical & Cultural Background
Thang is a common name in Vietnam, often given to boys. It reflects positive aspirations for success and achievement. In Vietnamese culture, names are often chosen based on their meanings and the hopes parents have for their children. The name is also associated with various historical figures and cultural references in Vietnam.
Trend Summary
The name Thang has a steady presence in Vietnamese naming conventions.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Thang was first seen in the United States in 1976. Thang has ranked as high as #1379 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in Oklahoma, California, Indiana, Michigan, and Tennessee. In the past 5 years the name Thang has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Thang (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OK | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 15 |
| 1985 | 14 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 15 |
| 1988 | 13 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 17 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 15 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 31 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2013 | 26 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 37 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 26 |