Dung Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Dung has Vietnamese roots and means 'virtuous' or 'good'. It has evolved through historical forms such as Đức and Dũng. The name is associated with positive traits and lacks biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century amidst cultural changes in Vietnam.
The name Dung is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Dung has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Dung' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4282nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2690th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20187th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9338th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5726th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Dung' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Dung"
Pronunciation
/dʌŋ/
Origin
Vietnamese
Etymology
The name Dung is of Vietnamese origin and can mean 'to be virtuous' or 'to be good', depending on the characters used in its writing.
Meaning
virtuous, good
Language Evolution
Đức, Dũng
Historical Usage
The name Dung has been used in Vietnam for many generations and gained popularity particularly in the 20th century as Vietnam experienced social and cultural changes.
Variants & Derivatives
Đức, Dũng
Modern Popularity & Image
In modern times, the name Dung is viewed positively in Vietnamese culture, often associated with strength and virtue.
Famous People
Dung Nguyen, a noted Vietnamese politician, Dung Trinh, a prominent scientist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Dung"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Dung"
"Dung" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4282nd of 10718 | 94 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2690th of 16616 | 364 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 20187th of 24088 | 11 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 9338th of 19264 | 54 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5726th of 27321 | 228 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Dung" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
49.11% 1986th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
64.56% 2379th/3685 |
- |
37.79% 1963rd/5194 |
28.00% 1769th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Dung" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
83.12% 2924th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
83.13% 4318th/5194 |
47.59% 3006th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Dung"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Dung" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.