Hieu
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Hieu first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 28 babies have been named Hieu in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hieu is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,196 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,196
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Hieu is also used as a boy name, ranked #17608.
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About the Name Hieu
Hieu is a girl name .
Is Hieu a boy or girl name? Hieu is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #33,196 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #17,608. Hieu is more commonly used as a boy name.
Hieu is currently ranked #33,196 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
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Sources
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