The people of the south
Viet is a name of Vietnamese origin that refers to the ethnic group of the region. It is derived from the Chinese word 'Yue', which historically denoted various non-Han peoples living in southern China and northern Vietnam. In a modern context, it is often used as a patriotic name representing national identity and heritage.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Viet in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist of The Sympathizer
First Vietnam-born general in United States military history
