Vang
Every Vang since 1979 — 336 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vang
Vang is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1979, 336 American babies have been named Vang. Its peak came in 1990, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Vang stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vang 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 |
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| 2002 | — | — | 6 | #10,602 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #12,044 |
| 1995 | — | — | 18 | #3,687 |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,896 | 27 | #2,549 |
| 1985 | — | — | 17 | #2,939 |
| 1980 | — | — | 14 | #3,246 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vang in 2025?
Vang did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Vang?
336 babies have been named Vang in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vang most popular?
Vang peaked in 1990, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Vang a boy or girl name?
Vang is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vang rising or falling?
Vang has been roughly stable over the past decade.