Hung

Q: What is the origin of Hung?

Hung is of Vietnamese origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Hung?

According to the latest SSA data, Hung is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Hung a boy name?

Hung is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Heroic"

Hung is used in Vietnamese contexts and can reflect meanings associated with heroism, strength, and martial valor.

Themes:vietnamesebraverystrengthmasculine

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Hung

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Hung did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Hung Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Hung.

8 ideas

huny

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hung

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hungy

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hungie

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hungo

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hie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Hung

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Hung, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Hung mean?

Hung means "Heroic". Hung is used in Vietnamese contexts and can reflect meanings associated with heroism, strength, and martial valor.

What is the origin of Hung?

Hung is of Vietnamese origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Hung?

According to the latest SSA data, Hung is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Hung a boy name?

Hung is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Hung?

Popular nicknames for Hung include huny, hung, hungy, hungie, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Hung?

There are many names similar to Hung in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginVietnamese, Chinese

Syllables1

Length4 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withH

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

An Anh Binh Chi Cuong

Sisters

Anh An Anhthu Bich Chi

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