Nguyen
Pronunciation: [ n-ooy-EHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Nguyen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 477 babies have been named Nguyen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Nguyen is past its peak , currently ranked #21,257 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,257
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Nguyen
Nguyen is a boy name .
Is Nguyen a boy or girl name? Nguyen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,257 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #60,753. Nguyen is more commonly used as a boy name.
Nguyen is currently ranked #21,257 in popularity for boy 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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