Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Quyen since 1977
Babies named Quyen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25 | 0 |
| 1980s | 127 | 31 |
| 1990s | 77 | 5 |
| 2000s | 68 | 6 |
| 2010s | 31 | 0 |
| 2020s | 13 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Quyen first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1977 and saw its peak usage in 1983, a period reflecting increased Vietnamese immigration after the Vietnam War. Over the years, its popularity has remained stable but very low. In the latest data from 2025, Quyen ranks 13,208th, with approximately 1 in every 267,878 babies receiving the name. Unlike some names that enjoy regional popularity, Quyen does not have a concentration in any particular top state. The name is virtually unchanged in trajectory from decade to decade, maintaining a quiet but persistent place among Vietnamese-American naming choices.
Quyen is a Vietnamese name, typically feminine, though its exact etymology is debated. It may derive from Vietnamese words meaning 'authority' or 'power', or from Sino-Vietnamese characters with similar meanings. The name has been used in Vietnam for generations but gained modest visibility in the United States after the Vietnam War era, with its first recorded U.S. usage in 1977.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Quyên, Quyền
Sibling names for Quyen
Names that share Quyen's style, for a brother or sister.
