Hoang
Every Hoang since 1975 — 801 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hoang
Hoang 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 1975, 801 American babies have been named Hoang — about 94% boys and 6% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1982, when 64 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 Hoang stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hoang 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 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #12,775 |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,401 |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #12,930 |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,231 |
| 2013 | — | — | 6 | #11,242 |
| 2012 | — | — | 16 | #5,573 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #11,253 |
| 2009 | — | — | 8 | #9,298 |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | 14 | #6,029 |
| 2006 | — | — | 13 | #6,231 |
| 2005 | — | — | 15 | #5,391 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,770 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,126 |
| 2002 | — | — | 11 | #6,246 |
| 2001 | — | — | 18 | #4,356 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,660 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,245 | 19 | #3,480 |
| 1990 | — | — | 16 | #3,676 |
| 1985 | — | — | 32 | #1,846 |
| 1980 | — | — | 26 | #2,080 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,089 |
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Famous people named Hoang
- Hoang Thanh Trang Chess player · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hoang in 2025?
Hoang 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 Hoang?
801 babies have been named Hoang in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hoang most popular?
Hoang peaked in 1982, when 64 newborns received the name.
Is Hoang a boy or girl name?
Hoang is used for both: about 6% of babies named Hoang have been girls and 94% boys.
Is the name Hoang rising or falling?
Hoang is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hoang?
Well-known people named Hoang include Hoang Thanh Trang (chess player).