Blessing, luck, or good fortune
Phuoc is a traditional Vietnamese name derived from the Sino-Vietnamese word for blessing or luck. It reflects the cultural importance of wishing for a prosperous and virtuous life for the child. It is often used as a middle name but stands strongly as a first name in Vietnamese-American communities.
Less common today
Phuoc isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,385 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Australian politician of Vietnamese descent
