Hyun: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#12,731

among boys

Babies in 2025

named Hyun

How common

1 in 341,615

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1989

22 babies

All-time total

437

#10,743 all-time among boys

First recorded

1957

in Social Security records

Hyun popularity over time

437 babies have been named Hyun since 1957, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–	–	–
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1940s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1950s	5	–	5	1	–	–
1960s	5	–	5	1	0%	–
1970s	54	34	88	9	+1660%	#3,459
1980s	59	87	146	15	+66%	#3,827
1990s	45	87	132	13	-10%	#4,418
2000s	–	51	51	5	-61%	#7,132
2010s	–	5	5	1	-90%	#12,944
2020s (to 2025)	–	5	5	1	+67%	#12,731

The story of Hyun

Hyun is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,731 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1957, 437 American babies have been named Hyun, about 62% boys and 38% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1989, when 22 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1980s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hyun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Hyun?

The median living Hyun is about 37 years old; half are between 30 and 45. An estimated 400 people named Hyun are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Hyun year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–	5	#12,731
2024	–	–	–	–
2023	–	–	–	–
2022	–	–	–	–
2021	–	–	–	–
2020	–	–	–	–
2019	–	–	–	–
2018	–	–	–	–
2017	–	–	–	–
2016	–	–	5	#12,944
2015	–	–	–	–
2014	–	–	–	–
2013	–	–	–	–
2012	–	–	–	–
2011	–	–	–	–
2010	–	–	–	–
2009	–	–	–	–
2008	–	–	5	#13,275
2007	–	–	5	#13,068
2006	–	–	7	#9,960
2005	–	–	–	–
2004	–	–	7	#9,295
2003	–	–	5	#11,544
2002	–	–	5	#11,336
2001	–	–	9	#7,132
2000	–	–	8	#7,726
1995	7	#10,938	10	#5,658
1990	–	–	11	#4,807
1985	5	#11,270	8	#4,867
1980	7	#8,461	8	#4,676
1975	9	#6,133	6	#5,057
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Famous people named Hyun

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Hyun Bin South Korean actor (born 1982) Contemporary
2 Hyun Jung-hwa South Korean table tennis player (born 1969) Contemporary
3 Hyun Young-min South Korean footballer b. 1979 · Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Hyun, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Hyun?

The median living Hyun is about 37 years old. Half of all living Hyuns are between 30 and 45 years old.

How many people named Hyun are alive today?

An estimated 400 people named Hyun are alive in the United States, based on 437 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Hyun mean?

Hyun (Korean: 현), also spelled Hyeon or Hyon, Hyoun, is a Korean surname and a Korean given name.

How popular is the name Hyun in 2025?

Hyun ranked #12,731 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Hyun?

437 babies have been named Hyun in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Hyun most popular?

Hyun peaked in 1989, when 22 newborns received the name.

Is Hyun a boy or girl name?

Hyun is used for both: about 38% of babies named Hyun have been girls and 62% boys.

Is the name Hyun rising or falling?

Hyun is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Hyun?

Well-known people named Hyun include Hyun Bin (actor), Hyun Jung-hwa (table tennis player), Hyun Young-min (soccer player).

Names like Hyun

Names that sound and feel close to Hyun: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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