Hieu
2 countries#8243 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hieu was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
864 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #8243 · peaked in 1984 with 47 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Louisiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
16 births recorded 1998–2011 · peaked in 2011 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
16 births recorded 1998–2011 · peaked in 2011 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hieu’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #6520 | — |
| 2005 | #5875 | ↑645 |
| 2006 | #5303 | ↑572 |
| 2007 | #7094 | ↓1791 |
| 2008 | #5487 | ↑1607 |
| 2009 | #5554 | ↓67 |
| 2010 | #8139 | ↓2585 |
| 2011 | #5433 | ↑2706 |
| 2012 | #8158 | ↓2725 |
| 2013 | #12136 | ↓3978 |
| 2014 | #5485 | ↑6651 |
| 2015 | #7491 | ↓2006 |
| 2016 | #8146 | ↓655 |
| 2017 | #8140 | ↑6 |
| 2018 | #8154 | ↓14 |
| 2020 | #9554 | ↓1400 |
| 2021 | #9714 | ↓160 |
| 2023 | #12239 | ↓2525 |
| 2024 | #10938 | ↑1301 |
| 2025 | #8243 | ↑2695 |
Frequently asked questions about Hieu
Is Hieu a popular name?
Yes — Hieu currently ranks #8243 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Hieu more common for boys or girls?
Hieu is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hieu most popular?
Hieu peaked in 1984 in United States, with 47 recorded births that year.
Is Hieu rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hieu’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5587 in 1976 to #8243 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Hieu?
At least 880 babies have been recorded with the name Hieu across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Hieu popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hieu appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.