Holding steady.
Popularity of Tuyen since 1980
Babies named Tuyen per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 99 | 26 |
| 1990s | 61 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tuyen is a Vietnamese name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1980 and has maintained a stable but low level of use. Its peak year of recorded births was 1982, after which usage declined. The name has never ranked among the top 1000 U.S. baby names, reflecting its use primarily within Vietnamese-American communities. Its meaning is likely 'fairy' or 'angel,' though exact origins remain debated. Despite limited statistical data, Tuyen carries a gentle, lyrical quality that aligns with its possible meaning.
Tuyen is a name found in Vietnam, possibly derived from the Sino-Vietnamese word 'tiên' (仙) meaning 'fairy' or 'immortal'. It is most often given to girls. The name gained some use in the United States beginning in the 1980s, primarily within Vietnamese-American communities.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Tuyền, Tuyến
Sibling names for Tuyen
Names that share Tuyen's style, for a brother or sister.
