How Many People Are Named Nghi?

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

Nghi
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Nghi means 'to think' in Vietnamese, making it a name rich in contemplative depth. Only 26 people named Nghi live in the US today, which means 1 in 12,548,626 Americans share this unique moniker. The majority, 41%, are under 30, giving Nghi a decidedly modern vibe.

~26
Living in US
1 in 12,548,626
Americans
1987
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To think
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Thoughtful Reflective Insightful
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual enlightenment and visionary leadership.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

88,348
Worldwide Bearers
#11,365
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
86,276
🇺🇸 United States
1,544
🇨🇦 Canada
358
🇦🇺 Australia
48
🇹🇭 Thailand
22
🇩🇰 Denmark
14
🇫🇷 France
13
🇬🇧 England
10
🇳🇴 Norway
10
🇮🇷 Iran
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (19%)
♀ Female
22 (81%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
11
Would be under 30 (41%)
16
Would be 30–60 (59%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 27 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: 1987

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
31
Classic Feel
27
Modern Appeal
93
International
99

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

📜 Nghi Through the Generations

Nghi's journey through the generations reflects its status as a relatively new name in the United States. It peaked in popularity in 1987 with just six births, indicating its introduction to American shores was recent. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals in their thirties and forties, with 11 under-30s and 16 aged between 30 and 60. This age distribution suggests Nghi is a name embraced by a newer generation, maintaining a stable presence without significant fluctuations.

✨ Similar Names to Nghi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nghi's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Nghi

How Many People Have the Name Nghi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 26 people in the United States currently share the name Nghi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,548,626 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nghi a Common or Rare Name?

Nghi 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 Nghi Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nghi in SSA data, approximately 19% are male and 81% are female.

When Was Nghi Most Popular?

The name Nghi reached peak popularity in 1987, with 6 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 Nghi?

Approximately 26 people named Nghi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 27. That works out to roughly 1 in 12,548,626 Americans.

Is Nghi a rare name?

Nghi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,548,626 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nghi mean?

Nghi means "to think" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Nghi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 19% of people named Nghi are male and 81% are female.

When was Nghi most popular?

Nghi peaked in 1987 with 6 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 US26
All-Time Births27
1 in X1 in 12,548,626
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age31
Peak Year1987
World Rank#11,365
Male %19%
Female %81%

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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.