Dzuy
A feminine Vietnamese name meaning "small" or "petite".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Dzuy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Dzuy today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dzuy births was 1982 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dzuy. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dzuy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1982
6 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
1982 SSA rank
#5,854
Tracked since 1982
Popularity
Dzuy: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dzuy by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dzuy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dzuy
The name Dzuy is believed to have originated from the Vietnamese language, with its roots dating back to the ancient Champa Kingdom that ruled over parts of central and southern Vietnam from the 2nd to the 19th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Cham word "dzuy," which means "precious" or "valuable."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dzuy can be found in the Champa inscriptions from the 7th century, where it was used to refer to a high-ranking official or nobleman. This suggests that the name was associated with prestige and importance in the Champa culture.
In the historical annals of Vietnam, there are mentions of individuals bearing the name Dzuy from as early as the 10th century. For instance, Dzuy Nhat was a renowned scholar and poet who lived during the Ly Dynasty (1009-1225). His literary works were celebrated for their eloquence and philosophical depth.
Another notable figure was Dzuy Khanh, a military commander from the Tran Dynasty (1225-1400), who played a crucial role in the Vietnamese resistance against the Mongol invasions in the 13th century. His bravery and strategic prowess earned him a place in the annals of Vietnamese history.
In the realm of religion, the name Dzuy is found in the Buddhist tradition. The Venerable Dzuy Thi was a highly revered monk who lived in the 15th century and was known for his teachings on mindfulness and compassion. His disciples recorded his teachings, which have been preserved and studied by generations of Buddhists.
Dzuy Thien, a 17th-century poet and calligrapher, was renowned for his exquisite brushwork and his ability to capture the essence of nature in his writings. His works are celebrated as masterpieces of Vietnamese literature and art.
More recently, Dzuy Hoan was a prominent artist and sculptor in the 20th century, whose works reflected the cultural and political landscape of Vietnam during that time. His sculptures and installations are displayed in various museums and galleries across the country.
While the name Dzuy may not be as common as some other Vietnamese names, it carries a rich historical and cultural significance, with its origins deeply rooted in the ancient Champa Kingdom and its association with nobility, scholarship, and artistic expression throughout the centuries.
People
Dzuy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dzuy as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dzuy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dzuy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dzuy going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Dzuy a common name?
We classify Dzuy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dzuy most popular?
The single biggest year for Dzuy was 1982, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dzuy is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Dzuy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Dzuy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dzuy in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Dzuy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Dzuy in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Dzuy can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Dzuy?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.