Unisex nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Hyun
//ˈhaɪən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19894 lettersStarts with H
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Hyun's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Hyun's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Hyun |
|---|---|
| 1957 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 12 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 14 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 22 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 21 |
| 1993 | 18 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
Hyun through the decades
- Hyun peaked in 1989, when 22 babies were named Hyun in the US.
- The 1990s were Hyun's strongest decade, averaging 15 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1998–2016), use of Hyun has fallen 58% compared to the 10 years before that.