UK girl's name
Thuy
A feminine Vietnamese name meaning "water flow" or "river, stream".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Thuy is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Thuy popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4157, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 4 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1997 to 2006. 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.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Thuy. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Thuy ranked #4157 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 4 girls were registered as Thuy.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Thuy as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4157
2006
Births in 2006
4
Latest year
Peak year
1997
4 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Thuy mean?
The name Thuy originates from the Vietnamese language and culture. It is a unisex name that has been used for centuries. The name is derived from the Vietnamese word "thủy," which means "water" or "river." This connection to water is significant in Vietnamese culture, where waterways played a crucial role in transportation, agriculture, and daily life.
In ancient Vietnamese mythology, water was often personified as a deity or spirit, and the name Thuy may have been used to honor or invoke this spiritual connection. Additionally, the name may have been given to children born near a river or during the rainy season, as a symbol of life and abundance.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Thuy can be found in historical documents and literary works from the 10th century AD, during the Ly Dynasty in Vietnam. One notable example is Thuy Hieu, a renowned Vietnamese poet and scholar who lived in the 11th century.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Thuy. In the 13th century, Thuy Hieu Luong was a prominent Buddhist monk and teacher who contributed to the spread of Buddhism in Vietnam. During the 15th century, Thuy Trieu Trang was a celebrated Vietnamese general who fought against Chinese invaders.
In more recent times, Thuy Trang (1973-2001) was a Vietnamese-American actress best known for her role as the Yellow Ranger in the television series "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers." Thuy Muoi (1949-2022) was a renowned Vietnamese poet and writer who explored themes of war, love, and the human condition in her works.
Another notable figure is Thuy Tien (born 1981), a Vietnamese pop singer and actress who has had a successful career in the entertainment industry since the late 1990s. Her music has been influential in shaping contemporary Vietnamese pop culture.
These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have carried the name Thuy throughout history, reflecting the cultural significance and enduring legacy of this name in Vietnamese society.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Thuy over time
The chart below shows babies named Thuy registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2006. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Thuy, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2006, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Thuy by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Thuy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #4157 | 4 | 1 |
| 1990s | #3641 | 10 | 3 |
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FAQ
Thuy: questions and answers
How popular is the name Thuy in the UK right now?
In 2006, Thuy was ranked #4157 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Thuy most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 4 babies registered as Thuy in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Thuy?
A feminine Vietnamese name meaning "water flow" or "river, stream".
How many people are called Thuy in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Thuy across the 4 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.