Viet
Pronunciation: [ v-ee-EHT ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Viet first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 1,085 babies have been named Viet in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Viet is past its peak , currently ranked #29,881 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,881
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Viet
Viet is a boy name .
Is Viet a boy or girl name? Viet is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,881 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #34,317. Viet is more commonly used as a boy name.
Viet is currently ranked #29,881 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
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