Thanhphong
A Vietnamese masculine name representing peace and prosperity.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Thanhphong. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Thanhphong today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Thanhphong births was 1994 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Thanhphong. 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 Thanhphong. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1994
5 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#10,104
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Thanhphong: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Thanhphong 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 Thanhphong during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Thanhphong
The name Thanhphong has its origins in the Vietnamese language and culture. It is a compound name formed by combining the words "thanh" meaning "prosperous" or "successful" and "phong" meaning "wind" or "gentle breeze." The name is believed to have emerged during the medieval period in Vietnam, possibly as early as the 11th or 12th century.
In ancient Vietnamese literature and folklore, the name Thanhphong is often associated with characters who possess qualities of strength, resilience, and a peaceful demeanor, akin to a gentle breeze that carries prosperity. The name may have been inspired by the romanticized depictions of nature and its harmonious relationship with human existence in traditional Vietnamese poetry and art.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Thanhphong can be found in the "Đại Việt sử ký toàn thư," a historical text compiled in the 15th century, which chronicles the history of the Đại Việt kingdom (present-day Vietnam). The text references a scholar and poet named Thanhphong Nguyen Van Sieu, who lived during the 13th century and was renowned for his contributions to Vietnamese literature and philosophy.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Thanhphong. One such figure was Thanhphong Tran Quoc Tuan (1235-1291), a military leader and strategist who played a crucial role in the Vietnamese resistance against the Mongol invasions during the Tran Dynasty. His tactical brilliance and unwavering leadership were instrumental in preserving Vietnam's independence.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Thanhphong Nguyen Huu Canh (1650-1721), a revered scholar and poet during the Later Le Dynasty. His works, which celebrated the beauty of nature and explored philosophical themes, were highly influential in shaping Vietnamese literature and intellectual thought of his time.
In the realm of arts and culture, Thanhphong Nguyen Thi Minh Khai (1910-1986) was a renowned Vietnamese painter and sculptor. Her intricate works, often depicting scenes from traditional Vietnamese life and folklore, earned her widespread acclaim and contributed to the preservation of Vietnam's artistic heritage.
Thanhphong Pham Duy (1921-2013) was a celebrated composer and musician who played a significant role in the development of contemporary Vietnamese music. His compositions, which seamlessly blended traditional Vietnamese melodies with modern influences, earned him recognition both domestically and internationally.
While the name Thanhphong has deep historical roots and cultural significance in Vietnam, its usage has become more widespread in recent times, transcending geographical boundaries and finding popularity among Vietnamese communities around the world.
People
Thanhphong + last name combinations
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Other names starting with T
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FAQ
Thanhphong: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Thanhphong?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Thanhphong 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Thanhphong a common name?
We classify Thanhphong as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Thanhphong most popular?
The single biggest year for Thanhphong was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Thanhphong is about 31 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 Thanhphong in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Thanhphong a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Thanhphong 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 Thanhphong still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Thanhphong 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 Thanhphong 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 have the name Thanhphong?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Thanhphong at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.