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Thang
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Pronounced TANG /ΛtΙΕ/Medium
Meaning: From Vietnamese thang, 'victorious, to win, to ascend'Medium
In 30 seconds: Victorious by name: Thang is Vietnamese for 'to win, victorious, to ascend' β strong, hopeful, and crisp. A name of triumph.
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Origin MediumVietnamese
MeaningFrom Vietnamese thang, 'victorious, to win, to ascend'
U.S. rank (2025)#3936 β Rising
2025 U.S. births28 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)β 767
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Thang comes from Vietnamese thang, 'victorious, to win, to ascend'. A strong, hopeful name (as in Thang Long, the ancient name of Hanoi), it celebrates triumph and rising.
In the U.S. it appears in Vietnamese families. Rare, victorious at the root, and hopeful.
Did you know? Thang means 'victorious, to win' in Vietnamese β and Thang Long, 'ascending dragon', was the old name of Hanoi; the name carries triumph and rising fortune.
Overall data confidence 78%
Vietnamese references β thang β etymology
Variations
ThαΊ―ng
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Thang mean?
Thang is Vietnamese for 'victorious, to win, to ascend'.
How do you pronounce Thang?
It's said TANG /ΛtΙΕ/ β a single syllable.
Is Thang a boy or girl name?
Thang is a boy's name.
How popular is Thang?
Thang is a rare name in the U.S.