How Many People Are Named Quyen?

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

Quyen
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Quyen means 'to rule' in Vietnamese, making it a name of authority. Only 368 people named Quyen live in the US today, which means 1 in 897,297 Americans have this name. The peak year was 1983 when 30 babies were given this name.

~368
Living in US
1 in 897,297
Americans
1983
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To rule
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Ambitious Confident
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

289,378
Worldwide Bearers
#3,634
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
283,098
🇺🇸 United States
5,167
🇨🇦 Canada
603
🇹🇭 Thailand
115
🇦🇺 Australia
85
🇬🇧 England
79
🇳🇴 Norway
40
🇹🇼 Taiwan
39
🇩🇪 Germany
33
🇫🇷 France
18

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
40 (11%)
♀ Female
328 (89%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 33
139
Would be under 30 (37%)
238
Would be 30–60 (63%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 377 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: 1983

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
36
Modern Appeal
74
International
100

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

📜 Quyen Through the Generations

Quyen's journey through the generations shows a steady presence but with a notable peak in 1983, where 30 babies were named Quyen. Today, there are 368 people named Quyen in the US, with most being between 30 and 60 years old. The name's slow decline suggests it's a newer-generation name, likely popular among parents looking for something unique.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 47

✨ Similar Names to Quyen

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Quyen's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Quyen

How Many People Have the Name Quyen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 368 people in the United States currently share the name Quyen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 897,297 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Quyen a Common or Rare Name?

Quyen 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 Quyen Mean?

Quyen means "to rule" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Quyen in SSA data, approximately 11% are male and 89% are female.

When Was Quyen Most Popular?

The name Quyen reached peak popularity in 1983, with 30 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 Quyen?

Approximately 368 people named Quyen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 377. That works out to roughly 1 in 897,297 Americans.

Is Quyen a rare name?

Quyen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 897,297 Americans has this name.

What does the name Quyen mean?

Quyen means "to rule" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Quyen more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 11% of people named Quyen are male and 89% are female.

When was Quyen most popular?

Quyen peaked in 1983 with 30 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 US368
All-Time Births377
1 in X1 in 897,297
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age33
Peak Year1983
World Rank#3,634
Male %11%
Female %89%

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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.