How Many People Are Named Nguyen?
Complete statistics for the name Nguyen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nguyen is a rare Vietnamese name, with only 1 in 575,249 Americans bearing it today. That's just 574 people in the United States! Interestingly, it peaked in popularity back in 1982 with 29 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 31All 594 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: 1982Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nguyen Through the Generations
Nguyen has seen a steady decline since its peak in 1982, reflecting its status as a modern, newer-generation name. Today, the majority of people named Nguyen are between 30 and 60 years old, with 363 individuals in this age group, compared to 231 under 30. The absence of anyone over 60 suggests that the name is relatively new to the American scene, likely brought over by immigrants or adopted by younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
📄 About the Name Nguyen
How Many People Have the Name Nguyen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 531,404 people in the United States currently share the name Nguyen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 624 Americans, placing it in the Common category.
Is Nguyen a Common or Rare Name?
Nguyen is classified as Common. 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nguyen in SSA data, approximately 80% are male and 20% are female.
When Was Nguyen Most Popular?
The name Nguyen reached peak popularity in 1982, with 29 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 Nguyen?
Approximately 531,404 people named Nguyen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 531,404. That works out to roughly 1 in 624 Americans.
Is Nguyen a rare name?
Nguyen is classified as Common in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 624 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nguyen mean?
The meaning and origin of Nguyen are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Nguyen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 80% of people named Nguyen are male and 20% are female.
When was Nguyen most popular?
Nguyen peaked in 1982 with 29 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.