Vu
Vu is a boy's name of Vietnamese origin.
Meaning
Feather, plume, or dance.
Origin and history
Vu is a masculine given name of Vietnamese origin, traditionally derived from a Sino-Vietnamese character. It often means feathers or dance, depending on the specific character used. In the United States, it is primarily seen within Vietnamese-American families as both a given name and a surname.
Popularity in the United States
770 babies in the United States have been named Vu since 1880. It ranks #3906 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (61.8 %)
- TX (27.8 %)
- LA (10.4 %)
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 | 71 |
| 1980-1990 | 423 |
| 1990-2000 | 182 |
| 2000-2010 | 67 |
| 2010-2019 | 27 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name Vu corresponds to Sino-Vietnamese characters that can mean feather or dance.
- In Vietnam and the diaspora, Vu is widely used as a surname as well as a given name.