Unisex name · peaked 1983

Quyen

Every Quyen since 1977 — 383 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
#14,523
among girls
Babies in 2025
6
named Quyen
Peak year
1983
30 babies
All-time total
383
since 1977

The story of Quyen

Quyen is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,523 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1977, 383 American babies have been named Quyen — about 89% girls and 11% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1983, when 30 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 Quyen stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Quyen 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 6 #14,523
2024
2023
2022
2021 7 #13,176
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016 5 #18,250
2015
2014 6 #16,090
2013 5 #18,660
2012 9 #12,017
2011
2010 6 #16,492
2009
2008 8 #13,523
2007 7 #15,110 6 #12,017
2006 5 #19,345
2005 7 #14,154
2004
2003 6 #15,302
2002 12 #8,702
2001 8 #11,809
2000 15 #7,069
1995 8 #10,264
1990 13 #6,760
1985 8 #8,110 5 #7,331
1980 10 #6,639
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Quyen in 2025?

Quyen ranked #14,523 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Quyen?

383 babies have been named Quyen in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Quyen most popular?

Quyen peaked in 1983, when 30 newborns received the name.

Is Quyen a boy or girl name?

Quyen is used for both: about 89% of babies named Quyen have been girls and 11% boys.

Is the name Quyen rising or falling?

Quyen is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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