Nam
Nam is a boy's name of Vietnamese origin.
Meaning
South or southern region.
Origin and history
Nam is a traditional Vietnamese name that means 'south'. It is commonly given to boys in Vietnam and among Vietnamese diaspora communities. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice primarily used within families honoring Southeast Asian heritage.
Popularity in the United States
1,404 babies in the United States have been named Nam since 1880. It ranks #3315 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1871.
States where it is most popular
- CA (71 %)
- TX (25.2 %)
- LA (0.95 %)
- MA (0.95 %)
- PA (0.95 %)
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 | 81 |
| 1980-1990 | 458 |
| 1990-2000 | 325 |
| 2000-2010 | 250 |
| 2010-2019 | 234 |
| 2020-2029 | 56 |
Famous people named Nam
- Nam Le: Author, Writer
Fun facts
- In Sino-Vietnamese roots, the character for Nam denotes the cardinal direction south, often associated with Vietnam itself.