Minh
Minh is a boy's name of Vietnamese origin.
Meaning
Bright, intelligent, clear, or radiant.
Origin and history
Minh is a traditional Vietnamese given name derived from Sino-Vietnamese roots meaning bright, intelligent, or clear. In the United States, it is most commonly given to boys and maintains steady usage within Vietnamese-American communities. The name is concise, carrying positive connotations of wisdom and clarity.
Popularity in the United States
2,116 babies in the United States have been named Minh since 1880. It ranks #2805 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1742.
States where it is most popular
- CA (64.8 %)
- TX (27.6 %)
- PA (1.9 %)
- FL (1.8 %)
- LA (1.6 %)
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 | 98 |
| 1980-1990 | 583 |
| 1990-2000 | 486 |
| 2000-2010 | 402 |
| 2010-2019 | 362 |
| 2020-2029 | 185 |
Famous people named Minh
- Minh Le: Game Developer, Designer
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Sino-Vietnamese character 明, which represents light and understanding.
- While predominantly given to males in U.S. birth records, Minh can also be used for females or as part of a compound Vietnamese name.