Holding steady.
Popularity of Huyen since 1977
Babies named Huyen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 151 |
| 1990s | 88 |
| 2000s | 13 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Huyen is a Vietnamese name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977. Its peak usage occurred in 1984, after which its frequency gradually declined. The name has never entered the top 1000 nationally, reflecting its use mainly within Vietnamese American communities. Over the decades, its trajectory has been stable, with a small but consistent number of births each year. While no top states are recorded, the name is most common in areas with significant Vietnamese populations. Huyen's meaning is tied to Sino-Vietnamese characters, offering associations with mystery or precious jade, but the exact interpretation depends on the character chosen by the parents.
Huyen is a Vietnamese name, typically feminine, derived from Sino-Vietnamese elements. It is often linked to the character 玄 (huyền) meaning 'mysterious' or 'dark,' or 璇 (huyền) meaning 'beautiful jade.' The name has been used in Vietnam for several decades and gained modest popularity among Vietnamese communities abroad. Its exact meaning is debated due to the multiple homophonous characters in Chinese.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Huyền
Sibling names for Huyen
Names that share Huyen's style, for a brother or sister.
