Nguyen
Pronunciation: [ n-ooy-EHN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nguyen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 117 babies have been named Nguyen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nguyen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,753 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,753
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Nguyen
Nguyen is a girl name .
Is Nguyen a boy or girl name? Nguyen is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #60,753 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,257. Nguyen is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nguyen is currently ranked #60,753 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Nguyen include Ngu, Nguy, Ngy, Ngie, and Ngukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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