Hieu
Hieu is a boy's name of Vietnamese origin.
Meaning
Filial piety, respect, or devotion to parents.
Origin and history
Hieu is a traditional Vietnamese name derived from a Sino-Vietnamese root meaning filial piety or devotion to parents. It is predominantly used as a masculine name within Vietnamese-American communities. In the United States, it remains relatively uncommon, maintained as a meaningful cultural link.
Popularity in the United States
836 babies in the United States have been named Hieu since 1880. It ranks #3840 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1893.
States where it is most popular
- CA (75.1 %)
- TX (22.7 %)
- LA (2.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 286 |
| 1990-2000 | 253 |
| 2000-2010 | 155 |
| 2010-2019 | 92 |
| 2020-2029 | 34 |
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Sino-Vietnamese word for filial piety, one of the core virtues in traditional East Asian philosophy.
- In written Vietnamese, the name includes tones, commonly spelled as Hiếu.