Nguyen
Every Nguyen since 1975 — 599 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nguyen
Nguyen is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,330 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 599 American babies have been named Nguyen — about 80% boys and 20% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1982, when 29 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 Nguyen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nguyen 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 | #13,330 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #11,931 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | 5 | #13,761 |
| 2021 | — | — | 5 | #13,499 |
| 2020 | — | — | 5 | #13,492 |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #11,738 |
| 2018 | — | — | 7 | #10,419 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,777 |
| 2016 | — | — | 6 | #11,734 |
| 2015 | — | — | 10 | #7,880 |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,714 |
| 2013 | — | — | 5 | #13,483 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,796 | 8 | #9,459 |
| 2011 | — | — | 6 | #11,853 |
| 2010 | — | — | 8 | #9,417 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13 | #6,704 |
| 2008 | — | — | 7 | #10,694 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,233 | 7 | #10,341 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,499 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,987 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,231 | 8 | #8,393 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,887 | 6 | #10,277 |
| 2001 | — | — | 12 | #5,915 |
| 2000 | — | — | 14 | #5,243 |
| 1995 | — | — | 18 | #3,659 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,523 | 16 | #3,725 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,233 | 10 | #4,251 |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,593 | 17 | #2,807 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,709 | 8 | #4,189 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nguyen in 2025?
Nguyen ranked #13,330 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 Nguyen?
599 babies have been named Nguyen in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nguyen most popular?
Nguyen peaked in 1982, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Nguyen a boy or girl name?
Nguyen is used for both: about 20% of babies named Nguyen have been girls and 80% boys.
Is the name Nguyen rising or falling?
Nguyen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.