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Phuong

♂ Boy

Pronounced FOONG /ˈfʊŋ/Medium

Meaning: Phuong is a Vietnamese name usually from 'phuong', 'phoenix', the mythical bird of rebirth and grace; in Vietnamese it carries tone marks the English spelling drops, and it is more often given to girls, though here it is recorded for a boy. It reached American records through Vietnamese immigrant families after 1975.Low

In 30 seconds: Phuong is a Vietnamese name meaning 'phoenix', usually feminine but here given to a boy. It arrived with Vietnamese-American families after 1975 (said 'FOONG').

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Origin MediumVietnamese

MeaningPhuong is a Vietnamese name usually from 'phuong', 'phoenix', the mythical bird of rebirth and grace; in Vietnamese it carries tone marks the English spelling drops, and it is more often given to girls, though here it is recorded for a boy. It reached American records through Vietnamese immigrant families after 1975.

U.S. rank (1997)#8975 ↘ Falling

1997 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1981

Total births (all-time)≈ 282

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

Phuong is a Vietnamese given name meaning 'phoenix', from 'phuong'. More commonly feminine, it appears here for a boy, entering American data with post-1975 immigration.

It appears from about 1977 and peaks faintly near 1981, with use mostly ending by the late nineties. It stayed rare, borne largely by first-generation Vietnamese-Americans.

Did you know? The phoenix behind Phuong is a symbol of grace and renewal in Vietnamese culture - a mythic bird whose image lends the name an air of rebirth and beauty.

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References - Phuong — Vietnamese 'phuong' phoenix; usually feminine; post-1975

Variations

PhuongPhuongeFuongPhung

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Phuong mean?

Phuong is a Vietnamese name meaning 'phoenix', the bird of grace and rebirth.

How do you pronounce Phuong?

It's said roughly FOONG /ˈfʊŋ/ - one syllable; the true Vietnamese vowel is hard to render in English.

Is Phuong a boy or girl name?

Phuong is more often a girl's name, but here it is recorded for a boy.

How popular is Phuong?

Phuong has always been rare in the United States, appearing chiefly among Vietnamese immigrant families.