Quang Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkwahng / kwɑːŋVietnamese
Meaning
bright; clear
Historical & Cultural Background
Quang is a common Vietnamese name often used for boys. It is derived from the Sino-Vietnamese word '光' (quang), which means light or brightness. In Vietnamese culture, names often carry significant meanings and are chosen based on auspiciousness. The name reflects positive attributes and is associated with clarity and enlightenment.
Trend Summary
The name Quang has seen moderate popularity within Vietnamese communities.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Quang was first seen in the United States in 1975. Quang has ranked as high as #1077 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in California, Massachusetts, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Quang has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Quang (2006)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 24 |
| 1981 | 42 |
| 1982 | 37 |
| 1983 | 32 |
| 1984 | 35 |
| 1985 | 41 |
| 1986 | 34 |
| 1987 | 36 |
| 1988 | 30 |
| 1989 | 26 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 27 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 20 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 13 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |