Vung Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Vietnamese
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Vung means 'sesame' in Vietnamese and represents tradition and resilience.
Meaning of the Name Vung
Vung is a name of Vietnamese origin. It is derived from the Vietnamese word 'vừng', which means 'sesame'. Sesame seeds are widely used in Vietnamese cuisine and have a symbolic meaning of prosperity and fertility. Vung also refers to a specific kind of boat used in Vietnam for fishing and transportation. The name Vung carries a sense of tradition, resilience, and connection to nature.
Popularity of the Name Vung
The popularity for the name Vung peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 17 births, which ranked number 12,204 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Vung had the most female births in 2016 with 17, which ranked number 6,895 out of 18,860 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Vung has declined sharply over the last ten years from 14 births to 11 births, a decline of -21.43%. Among females, Vung has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 14 births to 11 births, a decline of -21.43%.
Nationwide Popularity of Vung
- 10 Year Trend of Vung: -21.43%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Vung: -21.43%
Popularity of Vung by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Vung. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Vung in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Vung is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Vung
- Total Births of Vung: 11 (-2.38%)
- Female Births of Vung: 11 (-2.38%)
Given the downward trend of Vung over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.38% decrease in total births, for a total of 11 births in 2024. For Females, births for Vung have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 11 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.38%.