Hung
1 syllable
♂ Male ◎ Modern American ◈ 1 syllable
"Full, satisfied, well-fed."

From Modern American

Hung is a common Vietnamese surname. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Hung at a glance
MeaningFull, satisfied, well-fed.
OriginModern American
GenderMale
Syllables1
NumerologyLife Path 5
US Rank (today)#11695
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Origin & history of Hung
1
Modern American roots
Hung is a common Vietnamese surname. The name Hung is derived from the Chinese surname Hong. Hung means fragrance or perfume in Vietnamese. Hung is also a popular given name in Vietnam, often given to boys. In Vietnamese culture, the name Hung is associated with strength and bravery. The name Hung has become popular in other countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia, particularly among Vietnamese communities. Hung is also a word in English, meaning to suspend or to be suspended. The name Hung has been used in various cultural contexts, such as in music, film, and literature. Hung is a unisex name, although it is more commonly given to boys. The name Hung has different meanings and associations in different cultures and languages, reflecting the diversity of cultures and languages around the world.
2
Root name
The root form of Hung is Hung — meaning Full, satisfied, well-fed..
3
Modern usage
Hung remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Hung?
1982 peak year
Today, Hung is rarely chosen — ranked well outside the top 1,000 (around #11695), with only about 6 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1982, 88 babies were given the name (ranked #960 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 1980s. Hung has been declining in recent years. In all, around 1,018 babies have been registered as Hung since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
88 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #960)
6 Avg. per year
(last decade)
60 Total registrations
last 10 years
1,018 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #11,695) Rare
↓ Declining in recent years
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Numerology of Hung
5
Life path number
The Adventurer
Freedom, adventure and curiosity.
🌍Adventurous
🦋Free spirit
🎭Adaptable
💬Magnetic
H8
U3
N5
G7
Sum: 23 → Life path 5
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Personality of Hung
🌍
Free spirit
Adventure calls and they always answer.
Electric energy
Things happen around them — exciting, unexpected.
🦋
Adaptable
New situations are opportunities, never threats.
💬
Natural charmer
There's something magnetic about them.
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