How Many People Are Named Huyen?

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

Huyen
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Huyen is a rare Vietnamese name, with only 1 in 1,227,228 Americans bearing it today. That's just 269 people named Huyen living in the US! Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1984 with 21 births.

~300
Living in US
1 in 1,104,831
Americans
1984
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Vietnamese origin, meaning 'to lead'
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient Caring
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

677,434
Worldwide Bearers
#1,439
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
672,603
🇺🇸 United States
3,239
🇹🇭 Thailand
519
🇨🇦 Canada
357
🇦🇺 Australia
103
🇬🇧 England
82
🇩🇪 Germany
79
🇨🇿 Czechia
59
🇳🇱 Netherlands
47
🇫🇷 France
44

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
269 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
19
Would be under 30 (7%)
257
Would be 30–60 (93%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 276 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
72
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
67
International
100

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

📜 Huyen Through the Generations

Huyen has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1984, when 21 babies were given this name. Today, there are 269 people named Huyen living in the country, with most being between the ages of 30 and 60. The name's stability suggests it's a blend of classic and modern appeal, making it a unique choice that stands the test of time.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 44
Texas 7

✨ Similar Names to Huyen

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Huyen's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Huyen

How Many People Have the Name Huyen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 300 people in the United States currently share the name Huyen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,104,831 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Huyen a Common or Rare Name?

Huyen 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 Huyen Mean?

Huyen means "Vietnamese origin, meaning 'to lead'" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Huyen Most Popular?

The name Huyen reached peak popularity in 1984, with 21 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 Huyen?

Approximately 300 people named Huyen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 300. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,104,831 Americans.

Is Huyen a rare name?

Huyen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,104,831 Americans has this name.

What does the name Huyen mean?

Huyen means "Vietnamese origin, meaning 'to lead'" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Huyen more male or female?

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

When was Huyen most popular?

Huyen peaked in 1984 with 21 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 US300
All-Time Births300
1 in X1 in 1,104,831
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1984
World Rank#1,439
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.