How Many People Are Named Kiet?

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

Kiet
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Kiet means 'to rise' in Vietnamese, making it a name full of promise. Only 332 people named Kiet live in the US today, which means 1 in 993,521 Americans share this unique moniker. The majority, 48%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~332
Living in US
1 in 993,521
Americans
1994
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Vietnamese: to rise
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Ambitious Determined Hopeful
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, understanding, and completion.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

134,073
Worldwide Bearers
#7,769
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
128,024
🇺🇸 United States
3,269
🇸🇬 Singapore
809
🇨🇦 Canada
597
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
386
🇸🇷 Suriname
280
🇲🇾 Malaysia
248
🇩🇪 Germany
84
🇦🇺 Australia
66
🇮🇩 Indonesia
65

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
332 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
164
Would be under 30 (48%)
179
Would be 30–60 (52%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 343 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: 1994

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
92
International
99

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

📜 Kiet Through the Generations

Kiet saw its peak popularity in 1994 with 19 births, but it's still a very rare name today. With an average age of 29, most people named Kiet are in their prime, enjoying life between the ages of 30 and 60. The name's slow decline suggests it's becoming less popular among younger parents, yet it remains a distinctive choice for those seeking a unique identity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 19
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Kiet

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kiet's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Kiet

How Many People Have the Name Kiet?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 332 people in the United States currently share the name Kiet. That works out to roughly 1 in every 993,521 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kiet a Common or Rare Name?

Kiet 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 Kiet Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Kiet Most Popular?

The name Kiet reached peak popularity in 1994, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Kiet?

Approximately 332 people named Kiet live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 343. That works out to roughly 1 in 993,521 Americans.

Is Kiet a rare name?

Kiet is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 993,521 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kiet mean?

Kiet means "Vietnamese: to rise" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Kiet more male or female?

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

When was Kiet most popular?

Kiet peaked in 1994 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US332
All-Time Births343
1 in X1 in 993,521
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1994
World Rank#7,769
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.