Hoang

♂ Boy

Pronounced HWAHNG /ˈhwɑŋ/Medium

Meaning: Hoang is a Vietnamese name that can mean 'yellow' or, in another sense, 'phoenix', and it is also a very common Vietnamese family name. It came into American records chiefly with Vietnamese immigration after 1975.Medium

In 30 seconds: Hoang is a Vietnamese name meaning 'yellow' or 'phoenix', carried to America by Vietnamese families after 1975. Its quiet U.S. peak came around 1982.

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Origin MediumVietnamese

MeaningHoang is a Vietnamese name that can mean 'yellow' or, in another sense, 'phoenix', and it is also a very common Vietnamese family name. It came into American records chiefly with Vietnamese immigration after 1975.

U.S. rank (2020)#12769 ↘ Falling

2020 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1982

Total births (all-time)≈ 750

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hoang is a Vietnamese name meaning 'yellow' — a color of high status in East Asian tradition — and in some readings 'phoenix'. It is also a very common Vietnamese surname. It appears in United States records largely as a result of Vietnamese immigration following the end of the Vietnam War in 1975.

As a given name for boys, Hoang saw modest American use that peaked around 1982, tracking the arrival and growth of Vietnamese-American communities. Because English speakers rarely guess its sound from the spelling, its pronunciation is worth spelling out. A Hoang from that peak is now in his forties.

Did you know? Hoang is both a given name and one of the most widespread Vietnamese family names, so many bearers carry it as a surname as well as a first name.

Overall data confidence 70%

References — Hoang (Vietnamese) — Vietnamese 'yellow'/'phoenix'; also a surnameU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity counts 1880–present

Variations

HoàngHuong

Nicknames

Hoa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hoang mean?

Hoang is a Vietnamese name meaning 'yellow' or, in another sense, 'phoenix'.

How do you pronounce Hoang?

It's said HWAHNG /ˈhwɑŋ/ — one syllable.

Is Hoang a boy or girl name?

Hoang is used here as a boy's name and is also a common Vietnamese family name.

How popular is Hoang?

Hoang is an uncommon name in the U.S., borne mainly in Vietnamese-American families, with its steadiest use in the early nineteen-eighties.