How Many People Are Named Thuan?

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

Thuan
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Thuan is a rare Vietnamese name, with only 1 in 1,626,394 Americans bearing it today. That's just 203 people in the US! Interestingly, it peaked in popularity back in 1982.

~203
Living in US
1 in 1,626,394
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Vietnamese origin, meaning 'to lead'
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 signifies leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

253,707
Worldwide Bearers
#4,144
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
234,424
🇰🇭 Cambodia
6,944
🇹🇭 Thailand
5,200
🇺🇸 United States
4,708
🇲🇾 Malaysia
595
🇨🇦 Canada
520
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
501
🇧🇷 Brazil
225
🇦🇺 Australia
92
🇶🇦 Qatar
56

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
198 (98%)
♀ Female
5 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
53
Would be under 30 (25%)
159
Would be 30–60 (75%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 212 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: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
68
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
66
International
100

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

📜 Thuan Through the Generations

Over the decades, Thuan has maintained a steady presence, though it's seen its highest usage in 1982 when 20 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Thuan are aged between 30 and 60, with 25% being younger than 30. This distribution suggests a stable trend, with the name holding a balance between classic and modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 20
Texas 6

✨ Similar Names to Thuan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Thuan's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Thuan

How Many People Have the Name Thuan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 203 people in the United States currently share the name Thuan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,626,394 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Thuan a Common or Rare Name?

Thuan 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 Thuan Mean?

Thuan means "Vietnamese origin, meaning 'to lead'" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Thuan in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Thuan Most Popular?

The name Thuan reached peak popularity in 1982, with 20 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 Thuan?

Approximately 203 people named Thuan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 212. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,626,394 Americans.

Is Thuan a rare name?

Thuan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,626,394 Americans has this name.

What does the name Thuan mean?

Thuan means "Vietnamese origin, meaning 'to lead'" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Thuan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Thuan are male and 2% are female.

When was Thuan most popular?

Thuan peaked in 1982 with 20 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 US203
All-Time Births212
1 in X1 in 1,626,394
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age35
Peak Year1982
World Rank#4,144
Male %98%
Female %2%

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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.