How Many People Are Named Wen?
Complete statistics for the name Wen: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Wen is a very rare male name, with only 154 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,141,016 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 2001 with 21 births, but its modernity shows with most of its bearers being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 157 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: 2001Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Wen Through the Generations
Wen has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2001, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name. With 154 individuals currently living in the US, it's clear that Wen remains a niche choice. The majority of those named Wen are under 30, indicating its continued appeal among younger parents. This trend suggests that Wen may continue to be a name associated with modern times.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Wen's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Wen
How Many People Have the Name Wen?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8,535 people in the United States currently share the name Wen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 38,834 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Wen a Common or Rare Name?
Wen is classified as 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 Wen Mean?
Wen means "creative variant of Wen" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Wen in SSA data, approximately 55% are male and 45% are female.
When Was Wen Most Popular?
The name Wen reached peak popularity in 2001, with 21 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 Wen?
Approximately 8,535 people named Wen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,535. That works out to roughly 1 in 38,834 Americans.
Is Wen a rare name?
Wen is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 38,834 Americans has this name.
What does the name Wen mean?
Wen means "creative variant of Wen" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Wen more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 55% of people named Wen are male and 45% are female.
When was Wen most popular?
Wen peaked in 2001 with 21 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.