Hieu
Every Hieu since 1976 — 864 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hieu
Hieu is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,496 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 864 American babies have been named Hieu. Its peak came in 1984, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hieu stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hieu year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 9 | #8,496 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,441 |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #12,930 |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 7 | #10,121 |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #9,938 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,412 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,400 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,390 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,693 |
| 2014 | — | — | 16 | #5,567 |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #12,839 |
| 2012 | — | — | 9 | #8,416 |
| 2011 | — | — | 16 | #5,513 |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,375 |
| 2009 | — | — | 16 | #5,654 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,590 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,282 |
| 2006 | — | — | 16 | #5,391 |
| 2005 | — | — | 13 | #5,997 |
| 2004 | — | — | 11 | #6,704 |
| 2003 | — | — | 20 | #4,173 |
| 2002 | — | — | 13 | #5,522 |
| 2001 | — | — | 20 | #4,021 |
| 2000 | — | — | 19 | #4,113 |
| 1995 | — | — | 21 | #3,234 |
| 1990 | — | — | 19 | #3,225 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,820 | 37 | #1,683 |
| 1980 | — | — | 13 | #3,324 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hieu in 2025?
Hieu ranked #8,496 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hieu?
864 babies have been named Hieu in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hieu most popular?
Hieu peaked in 1984, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Hieu a boy or girl name?
Hieu is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hieu rising or falling?
Hieu is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.