Total births
242
Unisex name · since 1977
Xuan
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 242 babies named Xuan, peaking in 1981. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 242
- total births
- 1977–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Xuan is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 242 have been recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Xuan recorded 242 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2019.
- 242 total births
- 1977–2019 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
242 girls have been named Xuan since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2019.
- 242
- total births
- 1977–2019
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Xuan was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
15 babies were named Xuan in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Xuan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Xuan's full recorded timeline at 1993, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1979, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1981 peak of 15 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Xuan at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Xuan popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2019
- Peak year (1981)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 43 years of records
Xuan popularity over time - boys
25 total births recorded since 1985 (Xuan as boys' name)
Xuan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Xuan's strongest decade.
105 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Xuan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s
1980s
105 births
- 1990s
1990s
52 births
- 2000s 30
2000s
30 births
- 2010s
2010s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 105 births (43% of all-time use).
Xuan by state
Where Xuan concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 22 | 9.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 2.1% |
California share of Xuan's total US births 9.1%
Even split
22 of 242 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Xuan? ▼
Since 1977, Social Security records show 242 babies named Xuan. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1981, with 15 births.
When was Xuan most popular? ▼
Xuan was most popular in the 1980s decade with 105 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Xuan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Xuan are California (22 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Xuan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Xuan is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 242 births, and as a boy's name it has 25 births.
How long has the name Xuan been used? ▼
Records for Xuan go back to 1977, giving 43 years of history through 2019.
What to do with Xuan's data
- Xuan's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (105 total births) through the 2010s (44) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Xuans (22 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 Xuan
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1977–2019 (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. "Xuan: Baby Name Since 1977 - 242 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/xuan. 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 Xuan 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 June 2026.