Total births
160
Unisex name · since 1980
Tuyen
160 babies named Tuyen in U.S. Social Security records since 1980, with the highest year being 1982. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 160
- total births
- 1980–1999
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
160 girls have been named Tuyen since 1980, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Tuyen has been recorded 160 times among girls since 1980, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 1999.
- 160 total births
- 1980–1999 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
160 girls have been named Tuyen since 1980, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1999.
- 160
- total births
- 1980–1999
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Tuyen was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
17 babies were named Tuyen in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Tuyen's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tuyen splits its recorded history at 1988: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1984 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1982 peak of 17 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tuyen at a glance
Last recorded 1999Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Tuyen popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–1999
- Peak year (1982)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Tuyen popularity over time - boys
26 total births recorded since 1980 (Tuyen as boys' name)
Tuyen by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Tuyen's strongest decade.
99 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Tuyen births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
99 births
- 1990s
1990s
61 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 99 births (62% of all-time use).
Tuyen by state
Where Tuyen concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 23 | 14.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 6 | 3.8% |
| #3 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 3.1% |
California share of Tuyen's total US births 14.4%
Even split
23 of 160 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tuyen? ▼
Tuyen has been given to 160 babies in the U.S. since 1980, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1999. 17 babies were born in 1982, its single highest year.
When was Tuyen most popular? ▼
Tuyen was most popular in the 1980s decade with 99 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Tuyen most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tuyen are California (23 births), Texas (6 births), Massachusetts (5 births).
Is Tuyen a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Tuyen is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 160 births, and as a boy's name it has 26 births.
How long has the name Tuyen been used? ▼
Records for Tuyen go back to 1980, giving 20 years of history through 1999.
What names are similar to Tuyen? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tuyet, Tuyetnhi, Tuyetnhung. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Tuyen's data
- Tuyen's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (99 total births) through the 1990s (61) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Tuyens (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Tuyen
Nearby Names Like Tuyen
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tuyen
Compare Tuyen side by side: Tuyen vs Tuyet Tuyen vs Tuyetnhi Tuyen vs Tuyetnhung
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1980–1999 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Tuyen: Baby Name Since 1980 - 160 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tuyen. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Tuyen draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.