Nguyen
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Origin
- Origin
- Vietnamese
Nguyen Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 477 baby boys have been named Nguyen. The name peaked in 1982 with 19 US births that year (rank #2572). In 2024, ranked #11883 nationally — 9,311 places below its 1982 peak.
Top States for Nguyen
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Nguyen births are: California (61), Louisiana (5), Texas (5).
Other Vietnamese-Origin Names Like Nguyen
If you like Nguyen's Vietnamese origin, consider these related names: Ai, Anh, Anh Dung, Bao, Be. Browse all Vietnamese names →
6-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Nguyen's exact length and starting letter: Naamah, Naaman, Naamit, Naavah, Nabhan.
Quick Facts About Nguyen
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guido | Guide | Male | Spanish |
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Compare Nguyen to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Nguyen against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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