Ngoc Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationngawk / ŋɔkVietnamese
Meaning
jade; precious stone
Historical & Cultural Background
Ngoc is a common name in Vietnam, often associated with beauty and value due to its meaning related to jade. Jade holds cultural significance in many Asian societies, symbolizing purity and nobility. The name is predominantly used for girls and reflects traditional Vietnamese naming practices.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ngọc
International Variants
- Ngoc (Vietnamese)
Famous people named Ngoc
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Fictional characters named Ngoc
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ngoc was first seen in the United States in 1975. Ngoc has ranked as high as #1102 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Ngoc has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ngoc (1997)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 25 |
| 1981 | 45 |
| 1982 | 47 |
| 1983 | 35 |
| 1984 | 35 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 24 |
| 1987 | 20 |
| 1988 | 37 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 31 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 31 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 21 |
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 5 |