Viet
Viet is a boy's name of Vietnamese origin.
Meaning
Referring to the Viet (Yue) people or ancient territories south of China.
Origin and history
Viet is a masculine name of Vietnamese origin, traditionally associated with the Viet people and the history of Vietnam. In the United States, it is a rare given name historically given within Vietnamese-American communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,085 babies in the United States have been named Viet since 1880. It ranks #3602 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- CA (77.7 %)
- TX (19.6 %)
- KS (1.5 %)
- FL (1.2 %)
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 | 136 |
| 1980-1990 | 430 |
| 1990-2000 | 246 |
| 2000-2010 | 194 |
| 2010-2019 | 74 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Viet
- Viet Thanh Nguyen: Author, Professor
Fun facts
- The name shares its root with the name of the country Vietnam, meaning 'Viet of the South'.