UK boy's name
Trung
A Vietnamese masculine name meaning "loyal" or "faithful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1999. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Trung is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Trung popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1999 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2943, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 1996 to 1999. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Trung. 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 2000 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Trung ranked #2943 for boys in England and Wales in 1999, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 4 boys were registered as Trung.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Trung as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2943
1999
Births in 1999
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Trung mean?
The name Trung is a Vietnamese given name that originated in ancient Vietnam. It is derived from the Middle Vietnamese word "trưng," which means "to rise up" or "to revolt." The name is closely associated with the Trung Sisters, who led a rebellion against the Chinese Han Dynasty in the 1st century AD.
The Trung Sisters, Trung Trac and Trung Nhi, are revered figures in Vietnamese history. They were born in the village of Me Linh and are known for leading a successful revolt against the Chinese occupation of Vietnam in 40 AD. Their uprising, known as the Trung Sisters' Rebellion, lasted for three years until they were eventually defeated by the Han forces.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trung can be found in the "Annals of the Liang Dynasty," a historical text written in the 6th century AD. The text mentions a woman named Trung Thi Xu, who lived during the 3rd century AD and was known for her bravery and leadership.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Trung. Trung Nhi, one of the Trung Sisters, is remembered as a symbol of Vietnamese resistance against foreign domination. Trung Nguyen, a 15th-century Vietnamese general, is celebrated for his military victories against the Champa Kingdom.
Another famous bearer of the name was Trung Trọng Kiểm, a 19th-century Vietnamese scholar and diplomat who played a crucial role in negotiating the Treaty of Huế with France in 1884. Trung Vu, a 20th-century Vietnamese poet and writer, was known for his avant-garde literary works and contributions to the country's literary scene.
More recently, Trung Nguyen is the name of a popular Vietnamese coffee brand, founded in 1996 by Dang Le Nguyen Vu. The brand has become a cultural symbol and is widely recognized both in Vietnam and internationally.
While the name Trung is primarily associated with Vietnamese history and culture, it has also gained recognition in other parts of the world, particularly among the Vietnamese diaspora communities. The name continues to carry historical significance and serves as a reminder of Vietnam's rich cultural heritage and its resilience in the face of adversity.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Trung over time
The chart below shows babies named Trung registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 1999. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Trung, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 1999, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Trung by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Trung 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 | #2650 | 7 | 2 |
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FAQ
Trung: questions and answers
How popular is the name Trung in the UK right now?
In 1999, Trung was ranked #2943 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Trung most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 4 babies registered as Trung in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Trung?
A Vietnamese masculine name meaning "loyal" or "faithful".
How many people are called Trung in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Trung across the 2 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.