Nguyen

Pronunciation: [ n-ooy-EHN ]

Girl Name #60,753 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Nguyen is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced n-ooy-EHN.

Parents who love the name Nguyen often also consider Ng, Ngela, Ngai .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #60,753
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Ngu Ngy Nguie Nguyie

Also a Boy Name

Nguyen is also used as a boy name, ranked #21257.

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Similar Names

Ng Ngela Ngai Ngina Ngozi Ngoc Nguyen Nga

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nguyen

Is Nguyen a boy or girl name?

Nguyen is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #60753. As a boy name, it is ranked #21257. Nguyen is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Nguyen?

Nguyen is pronounced n-ooy-EHN.

How popular is the name Nguyen?

Nguyen is currently ranked #60753 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Nguyen?

Common nicknames for Nguyen include Ngu, Ngy, Nguie, and Nguyie.

Is Nguyen a common or rare name?

Nguyen is an uncommon name, ranked #60753 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Ngy, Nguie, and Nguyie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.