How Many People Are Named Tuan?

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

Tuan
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Tuan means 'prince' in Vietnamese, making it a regal choice. Only 1,348 people named Tuan live in the US today, which means 1 in 244,816 Americans have this name. The peak was in 1982 with 93 births.

~558
Living in US
1 in 593,995
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Prince
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Regal Dignified Ambitious
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents intuition and spiritual insight.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,774,631
Worldwide Bearers
#378
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
1,685,488
🇨🇳 China
22,138
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
21,318
🇺🇸 United States
16,763
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
7,052
🇲🇾 Malaysia
6,212
🇹🇭 Thailand
5,179
🇶🇦 Qatar
1,569
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,241
🇸🇬 Singapore
1,213

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,348 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
285
Would be under 30 (20%)
1,132
Would be 30–60 (80%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,417 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: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
38
Modern Appeal
62
International
100

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

📜 Tuan Through the Generations

Tuan's journey through the generations shows a steady presence but declining popularity. Born to parents in the early 1980s, most people named Tuan are now in their mid-thirties, with 285 under 30 and 1,132 aged 30-60. This name's decline since its peak in 1982 reflects changing naming trends, yet it remains a unique choice for those seeking a touch of royalty.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 377
Texas 137
Louisiana 96
Kansas 15
Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Tuan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tuan's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Tuan

How Many People Have the Name Tuan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 558 people in the United States currently share the name Tuan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 593,995 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tuan a Common or Rare Name?

Tuan 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 Tuan Mean?

Tuan means "prince" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Tuan Most Popular?

The name Tuan reached peak popularity in 1982, with 93 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 Tuan?

Approximately 558 people named Tuan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 558. That works out to roughly 1 in 593,995 Americans.

Is Tuan a rare name?

Tuan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 593,995 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tuan mean?

Tuan means "prince" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Tuan more male or female?

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

When was Tuan most popular?

Tuan peaked in 1982 with 93 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.

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 US558
All-Time Births558
1 in X1 in 593,995
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1982
World Rank#378
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.