Phung
Pronunciation: [ f-UHNG ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Phung first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 163 babies have been named Phung in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Phung is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,981 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #21,981
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Phung
Phung is a girl name .
Is Phung a boy or girl name? Phung is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #21,981 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #18,446. Phung is more commonly used as a boy name.
Phung is currently ranked #21,981 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Phung include Phu, Phy, Phie, and Phukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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