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UK girl's name

Hang

A Vietnamese name meaning "river" or "brook".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Hang is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Hang popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3174, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1997 to 1997. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Hang is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Hang. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 1998 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Hang ranked #3174 for girls in England and Wales in 1997, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1997, when 4 girls were registered as Hang.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hang as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3174

1997

Births in 1997

4

Latest year

Peak year

1997

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Hang mean?

The name Hang originates from the Vietnamese language, with its roots traced back to the ancient Vietnamese kingdom of Champa, which existed from the 2nd century to the late 15th century CE. The name is derived from the Old Vietnamese word "hang," meaning "precious" or "valuable."

One of the earliest recorded appearances of the name Hang can be found in the ancient Vietnamese epic poem "The Tale of Kieu," written by the celebrated poet Nguyen Du in the early 19th century. In this literary masterpiece, Hang is the name of one of the main characters, a beautiful and virtuous young woman.

Throughout history, the name Hang has been borne by several notable figures. One such individual was Hang Tuah, a legendary 16th-century Malay warrior and admiral who served under the Malaccan Sultanate. He is renowned for his bravery and loyalty, and his exploits are celebrated in traditional Malay literature and folklore.

Another prominent figure with the name Hang was Hang Ngo, a famous Vietnamese general who lived in the 13th century during the Tran Dynasty. He played a crucial role in defending Vietnam against the Mongol invasions and is revered as a national hero for his military prowess and strategic brilliance.

In the realm of literature, Hang Thi Thuy Trang was a notable Vietnamese writer and poet who lived in the 20th century. She was known for her elegant and evocative poetry, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her works have been widely celebrated and have left a lasting impact on Vietnamese literature.

Hang Xuan Oanh was a renowned Vietnamese artist and painter who lived in the late 20th century. Her vibrant and expressive artworks, which often depicted scenes of daily life and Vietnamese culture, have been exhibited in galleries around the world and have earned her international recognition.

The name Hang has a rich and diverse history, spanning centuries and cultures. Its origins in the ancient Vietnamese kingdom of Champa and its appearance in literary works and historical records attest to its enduring legacy and significance within Vietnamese culture and beyond.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Hang by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hang was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
1990s #3174 4 1

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FAQ

Hang: questions and answers

How popular is the name Hang in the UK right now?

In 1997, Hang was ranked #3174 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Hang most popular?

The peak year on record was 1997, with 4 babies registered as Hang in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Hang?

A Vietnamese name meaning "river" or "brook".

How many people are called Hang in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Hang across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.