Find out how popular the first name Tuong has been for the last 2 years (from 1983 to 1984) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tuong by gender

Based on the last 2 years of data, Tuong is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 55% of people named Tuong being male.

For the most recent data in 1984, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tuong.

It's also interesting to see that despite Tuong being historically a mostly male name, the most recent data from 1984 shows a shift in the trend, with more female babies being named Tuong.

The history of the first name Tuong

The name Tuong originates from the Vietnamese language and culture. It is a Vietnamese masculine given name that has been in use for centuries.

Tuong is derived from the Middle Chinese word "tungx" which means "leader" or "commander." This word likely came from the Old Chinese "lhuwngx" meaning "thumb" or "big toe," symbolizing prominence or standing out.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Tuong dates back to the 13th century during the Tran Dynasty of Vietnam. Tuong was the given name of Tran Quoc Tuan (1228-1300), a high-ranking mandarin and military leader who helped defend Vietnam against Mongol invasions.

In the 15th century, the name appears in "The Tale of Kieu," a famous Vietnamese literary work by Nguyen Du. One of the main characters is named Tuong Vu, a lowly merchant who marries the beautiful Kieu.

A notable historical figure named Tuong was Tuong Van An (1905-1995), a Vietnamese politician and diplomat who served as Vice President of Vietnam from 1969 to 1976.

In the 20th century, Tuong Lu Kim (1932-2010) was a celebrated painter and artist born in Vietnam but later immigrated to the United States, where he became known for his vivid depictions of Vietnamese village life.

Another influential person with the name Tuong was Tuong Luu (1927-2015), a Vietnamese-American writer and poet who wrote extensively about the Vietnamese refugee experience and struggles adapting to life in America.

While less common outside of Vietnam, the name Tuong has also been used by a few notable individuals of Vietnamese descent in other countries, such as Tuong Vu (1963-), a Vietnamese-Australian businessman and entrepreneur.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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