Nguyen
girl nameNguyen entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #6371 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1975–2025
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rank today
#6371
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7173 |
| 1980s | #9405 |
| 1990s | #10051 |
| 2000s | #14040 |
| 2010s | #16869 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Nguyen are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nguyen alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nguyen in 2025?
- Nguyen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nguyen most popular?
- Nguyen peaked in 1982, reaching #6371 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nguyen with classmates?
- Nguyen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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