How Many People Are Named Khanh?

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

Khanh
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Khanh means 'fragrant' in Vietnamese, making it a name rich in sensory charm. Only 690 people named Khanh live in the US today, which means 1 in 478,194 Americans share this unique moniker. The name peaked in popularity in 1982 with 44 births.

~690
Living in US
1 in 478,194
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fragrant
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Sensitive Thoughtful Gentle
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

694,356
Worldwide Bearers
#1,398
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
680,964
🇺🇸 United States
9,440
🇨🇦 Canada
832
🇹🇭 Thailand
830
🇦🇺 Australia
403
🇮🇷 Iran
358
🇵🇰 Pakistan
219
🇫🇷 France
210
🇩🇪 Germany
208
🇮🇳 India
142

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
397 (58%)
♀ Female
293 (42%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 33
251
Would be under 30 (35%)
462
Would be 30–60 (65%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 713 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
84
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
72
International
100

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

📜 Khanh Through the Generations

Khanh, a name that carries the scent of fragrant flowers, has seen its peak in the United States during 1982 with 44 births. Since then, it has been on a steady decline, but it remains a name that's often associated with the younger generation. With an estimated 690 individuals bearing the name in the US today, the majority are between the ages of 30 and 60, indicating a modern, newer-generation name that's still finding its place among the ranks of traditional names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 120
Texas 28
Louisiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Khanh

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Khanh's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Khanh

How Many People Have the Name Khanh?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 690 people in the United States currently share the name Khanh. That works out to roughly 1 in every 478,194 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Khanh a Common or Rare Name?

Khanh 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 Khanh Mean?

Khanh means "fragrant" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Khanh in SSA data, approximately 58% are male and 42% are female.

When Was Khanh Most Popular?

The name Khanh reached peak popularity in 1982, with 44 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 Khanh?

Approximately 690 people named Khanh live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 713. That works out to roughly 1 in 478,194 Americans.

Is Khanh a rare name?

Khanh is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 478,194 Americans has this name.

What does the name Khanh mean?

Khanh means "fragrant" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Khanh more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 58% of people named Khanh are male and 42% are female.

When was Khanh most popular?

Khanh peaked in 1982 with 44 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 US690
All-Time Births713
1 in X1 in 478,194
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age33
Peak Year1982
World Rank#1,398
Male %58%
Female %42%

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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.