Quoc
A Vietnamese masculine name referring to country, nation, or kingdom.
Name Census estimates that about 468 living Americans carry the first name Quoc. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Quoc today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Quoc births was 1982 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Quoc. 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.
People living today
468
~ 1 in 732,381 Americans
Peak year
1982
50 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2006 SSA rank
#13,538
Tracked since 1975
Popularity
Quoc: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Quoc from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 296 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Quoc 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 Quoc during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Quocs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Louisiana recorded the most babies named Quoc, while Louisiana, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 50 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Quoc
The name Quoc has its origins in the Vietnamese language. It is a unisex name that translates to "nation" or "country" in English. The name Quoc can be traced back to ancient Vietnam, where it was often used as a symbol of national pride and patriotism.
One of the earliest known references to the name Quoc can be found in the Dai Viet Su Ky Toan Thu, a historical text that chronicles the history of Vietnam from the 3rd century BCE to the 17th century CE. In this text, the name Quoc is mentioned in relation to several prominent figures and events in Vietnamese history.
The name Quoc gained particular significance during the Tran Dynasty (1225-1400 CE), when Vietnam successfully repelled multiple Mongol invasions. During this period, the name Quoc became associated with the concept of national unity and resistance against foreign domination.
One of the most famous historical figures to bear the name Quoc was Quoc Tuan (1238-1300 CE), a prominent Vietnamese general and strategist who played a crucial role in the Vietnamese victory over the Mongols. Quoc Tuan is celebrated as a national hero in Vietnam and is revered for his military prowess and unwavering patriotism.
Another notable figure in Vietnamese history with the name Quoc was Quoc Tri (1530-1604 CE), a renowned poet and scholar of the Le Dynasty. Quoc Tri's writings celebrated Vietnamese culture and traditions, and he is regarded as one of the greatest literary figures of his time.
In more recent history, the name Quoc has been borne by several influential figures in Vietnam. Quoc Dung (1907-1985) was a prominent Vietnamese politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam from 1976 to 1981. Quoc Vinh (1920-2000) was a celebrated Vietnamese poet and writer whose works explored themes of national identity and the struggle for independence.
Quoc Huong (1935-2022) was a highly respected Vietnamese novelist and short story writer. His works often dealt with the complexities of Vietnamese society and the challenges faced by ordinary people during times of conflict and upheaval. Quoc Huong's writing was instrumental in preserving and promoting Vietnamese culture and traditions.
The name Quoc continues to be widely used in Vietnam today, reflecting the enduring significance of national pride and cultural identity in Vietnamese society. Its historical associations with patriotism, resistance, and cultural preservation make it a powerful and evocative name that resonates deeply with the Vietnamese people.
People
Quoc + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Quoc as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Q
Other first names starting with Q with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Quoc: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Quoc?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 468 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Quoc 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 732,381 US residents.
Is Quoc a common name?
We classify Quoc as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 489 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Quoc most popular?
The single biggest year for Quoc was 1982, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Quoc is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Quoc a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Quoc 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.
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.