Dung
Dung: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Dung
- A female given name from Vietnamese.
- A male given name from Vietnamese.
Etymology
Borrowed from Vietnamese Dung.
How popular is Dung?
Since 1880, 287 girls and 469 boys in the U.S. have been named Dung (38% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3027 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #1368 in 1982. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Dung FAQ
What does the name Dung mean?
A female given name from Vietnamese. A male given name from Vietnamese. Borrowed from Vietnamese Dung.
What is the origin of the name Dung?
Dung is listed as a name of Vietnamese origin.
How popular is the name Dung?
Since 1880, 287 girls and 469 boys in the U.S. have been named Dung (38% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3027 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #1368 in 1982. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Dung a boy or girl name?
Dung is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (287 girls and 469 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.