Thanh
Thanh is a boy's name of Vietnamese origin.
Meaning
Clear, bright, or sound/tone.
Origin and history
Thanh is a traditional Vietnamese unisex name commonly given to males in the United States. Etymologically, it typically translates to bright, clear, or sound/tone depending on the Sino-Vietnamese characters used. In the U.S., it saw modest usage in the late 20th century and remains relatively rare today.
Popularity in the United States
1,099 babies in the United States have been named Thanh since 1880. It ranks #3590 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- CA (71.2 %)
- TX (18 %)
- LA (8.2 %)
- CO (1.3 %)
- MA (1.3 %)
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 | 77 |
| 1980-1990 | 494 |
| 1990-2000 | 300 |
| 2000-2010 | 153 |
| 2010-2019 | 70 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Thanh
- Thanh Duong: Singer, Opera Singer
Fun facts
- Depending on the Chinese character used to write it, Thanh can mean clear, blue, or sound.
- While used for males in this U.S. demographic row, Thanh is widely given to both boys and girls in Vietnam.