763births recorded
4Countries
1Variants
1990Peak · South Australia
#12008United States 2025
Nguyen is a boy name family recorded 763 times in 4 countries since 1971. It ranks highest today in the United States (#12008 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in South Australia in 1990, at 30.7 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Nguyen
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nguyen | English | 599 | 🇺🇸 United States | #12008 | 1982 | ▼ 44 % |
| Nguyen | English | 125 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1995 | – |
| Nguyen | English | 34 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2002 | – |
| Nguyen | English | 5 | 🇦🇺 South Australia | – | 1990 | – |
Questions about Nguyen
How popular is the name Nguyen?
In 2025 it ranked #12008 in the United States. Official registers record 763 births across 4 countries.
When was Nguyen most popular?
It peaked in South Australia in 1990, at 30.7 births per 100,000.
Is Nguyen a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Nguyen is a boy name.