Trung
Trung is a boy's name of Vietnamese origin.
Meaning
Loyal, faithful, or middle/center.
Origin and history
Trung is a traditional Vietnamese male given name that translates to loyalty, fidelity, or central point. In the United States, it gained usage primarily during the late 20th century following Vietnamese immigration waves. It is relatively rare today, with few newborns receiving the name in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
759 babies in the United States have been named Trung since 1880. It ranks #3917 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (75 %)
- TX (23.1 %)
- VA (1.9 %)
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 | 44 |
| 1980-1990 | 358 |
| 1990-2000 | 236 |
| 2000-2010 | 94 |
| 2010-2019 | 27 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name Trung derives from a Sino-Vietnamese concept representing loyalty and devotion to family and state.
- Most U.S. birth records for Trung appear between the late 1970s and 1990s.