Nguyen Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnwin / ŋwiːnVietnamese
Meaning
descendant; to be born
Historical & Cultural Background
Nguyen is a common Vietnamese surname and given name. It is historically associated with the last ruling dynasty of Vietnam, the Nguyen dynasty, which lasted from 1802 to 1945. The name has significant cultural importance in Vietnam and is often linked to the country's history and identity. Due to migration, it has also become prevalent in various countries with Vietnamese communities.
Trend Summary
Nguyen has seen a steady presence in the U.S. due to the Vietnamese diaspora.
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Famous people named Nguyen
Nguyen Cao Ky was a Vietnamese politician and military officer known for his role during the Vietnam War.
Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao is a Vietnamese businesswoman recognized as the CEO of VietJet Air.
Nguyen Van Cu is noted for being a prominent Vietnamese revolutionary leader.
Nguyen Xuan Phuc served as the Prime Minister of Vietnam from 2016 to 2021.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nguyen was first seen in the United States in 1975. Nguyen has ranked as high as #1130 nationally, which occurred in 1982, and has been most popular in California, and Louisiana. In the past 5 years the name Nguyen has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nguyen (1993)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 10 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 19 |
| 1983 | 19 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 17 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |