Boy · #10,860 in 2026

Phu

Name: Popularity of the name Phu in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Phu, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,860

Peak Rank

#2,725 (1987)

Total Babies

282

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1980

First Year

2022

Last Year

1987

Peak Year

#2725

Peak Rank

282

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Phu

Phu first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1980, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1987, when 19 Phus were born — ranking #2,725 that year. As of 2026, Phu ranks #10,860 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 282 Phus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Phu

Phonetically similar names — useful when Phu is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Fu
Foo
Fou
Fuw
Fee
Fay
Fi
Fe
Faux
Fie
Fae
Fey

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Phu

What does the name Phu mean?

Phu is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1980. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Phu in 2026?

In 2026, Phu ranks #10,860 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Phu most popular?

Phu reached its peak popularity in 1987, ranking #2,725 that year with 19 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Phu most popular?

Phu has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Phu.

Is Phu a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Phu is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Phu?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Phu include Rubel, Vivan, Argie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Phu

Phu is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1980 and has accumulated 282 births in the dataset. Phu's peak popularity came in 1987 when it ranked #2,725. Use the chart and map above to compare Phu's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.