Hieu: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	16	16	2	–	#3,659
1980s	28	286	314	31	+1862%	#1,589
1990s	–	253	253	25	-19%	#2,059
2000s	–	155	155	16	-39%	#4,021
2010s	–	92	92	9	-41%	#5,513
2020s (to 2025)	–	34	34	6	-38%	#8,496

Decade

Girls

Boys

Total

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

#3,659

1980s

286

314

+1862%

#1,589

1990s

–

253

-19%

#2,059

2000s

–

155

-39%

#4,021

2010s

–

-41%

#5,513

2020s (to 2025)

–

-38%

#8,496

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.

How old are people named Hieu?

The median living Hieu is about 32 years old; half are between 22 and 39. An estimated 800 people named Hieu are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

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
1975	–	–	–	–
1970	–	–	–	–
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1925	–	–	–	–
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1910	–	–	–	–
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1900	–	–	–	–
1895	–	–	–	–
1890	–	–	–	–
1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Hieu, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Hieu?

The median living Hieu is about 32 years old. Half of all living Hieus are between 22 and 39 years old.

How many people named Hieu are alive today?

An estimated 800 people named Hieu are alive in the United States, based on 864 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

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.

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Hieu popularity over time

The story of Hieu

How old are people named Hieu?

Hieu year by year

Frequently asked questions

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