Viet
boy nameViet entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #1133 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1975–2025
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rank today
#1133
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #1930 |
| 1980s | #1595 |
| 1990s | #3198 |
| 2000s | #4502 |
| 2010s | #9123 |
| 2020s | #12239 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Viet are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Viet alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Viet in 2025?
- Viet is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Viet most popular?
- Viet peaked in 1982, reaching #1133 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Viet with classmates?
- Viet will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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