Unisex nameCurrently #11,883 in the USFalling
Nguyen
//nuˈjɛn//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19926 lettersStarts with N
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Nguyen'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.
Nguyen's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Nguyen |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 15 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 29 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 18 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 24 |
| 1992 | 29 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Nguyen through the decades
- Nguyen peaked in 1992, when 29 babies were named Nguyen in the US.
- The 1980s were Nguyen's strongest decade, averaging 20 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2024), use of Nguyen has fallen 36% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Nguyen currently ranks #11,883 in the US and is cooling off.