How Many People Are Named Uyen?
Complete statistics for the name Uyen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Uyen is a rare Vietnamese name, with only 388 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 850,012 Americans. It's a name that's gaining popularity, peaking in 1981 with 27 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 34All 397 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: 1981Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Uyen Through the Generations
Uyen has seen a steady rise in popularity over the decades, with its peak occurring in 1981 when 27 babies were given this name. Today, there are 388 people named Uyen living in the United States, with the majority being between 30 and 60 years old. This age distribution suggests that Uyen is a name that's becoming increasingly popular among younger generations, with 32% of those named Uyen being under 30 and 68% aged 30 to 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
📄 About the Name Uyen
How Many People Have the Name Uyen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 388 people in the United States currently share the name Uyen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 850,012 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Uyen a Common or Rare Name?
Uyen 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 Uyen Mean?
Uyen means "Vietnamese origin, meaning 'to lead'" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Uyen in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Uyen Most Popular?
The name Uyen reached peak popularity in 1981, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Uyen?
Approximately 388 people named Uyen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 397. That works out to roughly 1 in 850,012 Americans.
Is Uyen a rare name?
Uyen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 850,012 Americans has this name.
What does the name Uyen mean?
Uyen means "Vietnamese origin, meaning 'to lead'" and comes from Vietnamese origins.
Is Uyen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Uyen are male and 100% are female.
When was Uyen most popular?
Uyen peaked in 1981 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.