Hyun
girl nameHyun entered the US charts in 1957, peaked at #5776 in 1974, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1957–2025
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rank today
#5776
peak (1974)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #6086 |
| 1960s | #7016 |
| 1970s | #6855 |
| 1980s | #8749 |
| 1990s | #11433 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Hyun are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Hyun alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Hyun in 2025?
- Hyun is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Hyun most popular?
- Hyun peaked in 1974, reaching #5776 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Hyun with classmates?
- Hyun will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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