How Many People Are Named Hien?

Complete statistics for the name Hien: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Hien
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Hien means 'to persevere' in Vietnamese, making it a rare gem among female names, with only 1 in 539,222 Americans bearing it today. There are around 612 people named Hien living in the US, and the name peaked in popularity back in 1984.

~257
Living in US
1 in 1,289,686
Americans
1984
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To persevere
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
9
Life Path Number

Life path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

793,738
Worldwide Bearers
#1,191
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
767,128
🇺🇸 United States
9,273
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
8,975
🇸🇬 Singapore
3,003
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
1,341
🇰🇭 Cambodia
1,271
🇨🇦 Canada
819
🇲🇾 Malaysia
403
🇹🇭 Thailand
282
🇦🇺 Australia
188

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
293 (48%)
♀ Female
319 (52%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
150
Would be under 30 (24%)
482
Would be 30–60 (76%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 632 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1984

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
65
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Hien Through the Generations

Hien has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1984 when 44 babies were given this name. Today, there are approximately 612 individuals named Hien living in the country, with the majority being adults aged between 30 and 60. The name's stability suggests it's a timeless choice, blending classic charm with modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 101

✨ Similar Names to Hien

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hien's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Hien

How Many People Have the Name Hien?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 257 people in the United States currently share the name Hien. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,289,686 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hien a Common or Rare Name?

Hien is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Hien Mean?

Hien means "to persevere" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hien in SSA data, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

When Was Hien Most Popular?

The name Hien reached peak popularity in 1984, with 44 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Hien?

Approximately 257 people named Hien live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 257. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,289,686 Americans.

Is Hien a rare name?

Hien is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,289,686 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hien mean?

Hien means "to persevere" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Hien more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 48% of people named Hien are male and 52% are female.

When was Hien most popular?

Hien peaked in 1984 with 44 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US257
All-Time Births257
1 in X1 in 1,289,686
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age35
Peak Year1984
World Rank#1,191
Male %48%
Female %52%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.