How Many People Are Named Hiep?

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

Hiep
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Hiep means 'to succeed' in Vietnamese, making it a name full of promise. Only 114 people named Hiep live in the US today, which means just 1 in 2,890,230 Americans share this rare moniker. The name peaked in popularity back in 1983 with 13 births.

~114
Living in US
1 in 2,890,230
Americans
1983
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To succeed
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Hopeful
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

204,946
Worldwide Bearers
#5,088
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
199,948
🇺🇸 United States
4,188
🇨🇦 Canada
456
🇦🇺 Australia
54
🇹🇭 Thailand
51
🇫🇷 France
40
🇳🇴 Norway
39
🇩🇪 Germany
37
🇬🇧 England
27
🇳🇱 Netherlands
13

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
114 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
12
Would be under 30 (10%)
108
Would be 30–60 (90%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 120 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: 1983

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
59
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
68
International
100

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

📜 Hiep Through the Generations

Hiep's journey through the generations shows a stable presence with a slight tilt towards older ages. Born in the early 1980s, most people named Hiep are now in their late 30s and early 40s, with only a few younger individuals joining the ranks. This distribution suggests a name that's been around long enough to establish itself but hasn't seen a resurgence in recent years, maintaining its unique charm among those who carry it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

✨ Similar Names to Hiep

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hiep's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Hiep

How Many People Have the Name Hiep?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 114 people in the United States currently share the name Hiep. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,890,230 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hiep a Common or Rare Name?

Hiep 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 Hiep Mean?

Hiep means "to succeed" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Hiep in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Hiep Most Popular?

The name Hiep reached peak popularity in 1983, with 13 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 Hiep?

Approximately 114 people named Hiep live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 120. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,890,230 Americans.

Is Hiep a rare name?

Hiep is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,890,230 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hiep mean?

Hiep means "to succeed" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Hiep more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Hiep are male and 0% are female.

When was Hiep most popular?

Hiep peaked in 1983 with 13 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 US114
All-Time Births120
1 in X1 in 2,890,230
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1983
World Rank#5,088
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.