How Many People Are Named Huy?

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

Huy
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Huy means 'light' in Vietnamese, making it both rare and meaningful with only 1,640 people named Huy in the US today, or 1 in 201,238 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1982 but has since been declining, now mostly found among younger generations.

~662
Living in US
1 in 500,679
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Hopeful Energetic
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,129,328
Worldwide Bearers
#744
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
1,110,846
🇺🇸 United States
7,869
🇰🇭 Cambodia
6,898
🇨🇦 Canada
1,521
🇹🇭 Thailand
481
🇫🇷 France
344
🇦🇺 Australia
305
🇩🇪 Germany
147
🇬🇧 England
114
🇳🇬 Nigeria
95

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,640 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
662
Would be under 30 (39%)
1,043
Would be 30–60 (61%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,705 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: 1982

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
39
Modern Appeal
71
International
100

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

📜 Huy Through the Generations

Huy's journey through the generations reflects its status as a relatively modern name. With 1,640 living bearers in the US, it saw its peak in 1982 when 82 babies were given this name. Today, Huy is predominantly found among younger adults, with 662 under 30 and 1,043 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution suggests a name that's becoming less common as older generations pass, yet still resonates with many families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 488
Texas 195
Louisiana 28
Massachusetts 18
Florida 11
New York 10

✨ Similar Names to Huy

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Huy's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Huy

How Many People Have the Name Huy?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 662 people in the United States currently share the name Huy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 500,679 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Huy a Common or Rare Name?

Huy 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 Huy Mean?

Huy means "light" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Huy Most Popular?

The name Huy reached peak popularity in 1982, with 82 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Huy?

Approximately 662 people named Huy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 662. That works out to roughly 1 in 500,679 Americans.

Is Huy a rare name?

Huy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 500,679 Americans has this name.

What does the name Huy mean?

Huy means "light" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Huy more male or female?

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

When was Huy most popular?

Huy peaked in 1982 with 82 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US662
All-Time Births662
1 in X1 in 500,679
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age32
Peak Year1982
World Rank#744
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.