At a glance
- In short
- Quyen is a lovely and unique Vietnamese name for baby girls, with a gentle and elegant sound. It's a meaningful choice with cultural significance.
- U.S. rank 2025
- #13,208 of girl names (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025
- 6 (<0.01% of girls)
- Peak
- #3,555 in 1983
- First recorded
- 1977
Meaning of Quyen
Quyen is a lovely and unique name of Vietnamese origin, commonly given to baby girls. The name Quyen has a gentle and elegant sound, making it a beautiful choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their daughter. While not widely used in the United States, the name Quyen holds a special place in the hearts of those who appreciate its cultural significance. In California, data shows that the name Quyen has been given to baby girls sporadically over the years, with occurrences dating back to at least 1979. This name's rarity adds to its charm and appeal, making it an excellent choice for parents looking for a distinctive and culturally rich name for their little girl.
How to pronounce Quyen
Vietnamese
- Pronounced kwen /kwɛn/
Popularity of Quyen in the U.S.
Quyen was the #13,208 girl name in the U.S. in 2025, with 6 babies. It peaked at #3,555 in 1983. It first appears in the records in 1977.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1977–2025 37 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 13,208 | back (not recorded in 2022–2024) |
| 2021 | 7 | 12,206 | back (not recorded in 2017–2020) |
| 2016 | 5 | 16,215 | back (not recorded in 2015) |
| 2014 | 6 | 14,558 | ▲ 1,989 |
| 2013 | 5 | 16,547 | ▼ 5,290 |
| 2012 | 9 | 11,257 | back (not recorded in 2011) |
| 2010 | 6 | 14,959 | back (not recorded in 2009) |
| 2008 | 8 | 12,579 | ▲ 1,345 |
| 2007 | 7 | 13,924 | ▲ 3,244 |
| 2006 | 5 | 17,168 | ▼ 4,158 |
| 2005 | 7 | 13,010 | back (not recorded in 2004) |
| 2003 | 6 | 13,844 | ▼ 5,564 |
| 2002 | 12 | 8,280 | ▲ 2,740 |
| 2001 | 8 | 11,020 | ▼ 4,212 |
| 2000 | 15 | 6,808 | ▲ 1,997 |
| 1999 | 10 | 8,805 | ▲ 455 |
| 1998 | 9 | 9,260 | ▲ 542 |
| 1997 | 8 | 9,802 | ▲ 765 |
| 1996 | 7 | 10,567 | ▼ 1,014 |
| 1995 | 8 | 9,553 | ▲ 1,016 |
| 1994 | 7 | 10,569 | ▼ 1,010 |
| 1993 | 8 | 9,559 | back (not recorded in 1992) |
| 1991 | 7 | 10,271 | ▼ 3,806 |
| 1990 | 13 | 6,465 | ▲ 984 |
| 1989 | 10 | 7,449 | ▼ 783 |
| 1988 | 11 | 6,666 | ▼ 743 |
| 1987 | 12 | 5,923 | ▲ 1,211 |
| 1986 | 9 | 7,134 | ▲ 429 |
| 1985 | 8 | 7,563 | ▼ 2,826 |
| 1984 | 15 | 4,737 | ▼ 1,182 |
| 1983 | 22 | 3,555 | ▲ 1,654 |
| 1982 | 13 | 5,209 | ▼ 865 |
| 1981 | 17 | 4,344 | ▲ 1,975 |
| 1980 | 10 | 6,319 | ▼ 130 |
| 1979 | 10 | 6,189 | ▲ 196 |
| 1978 | 9 | 6,385 | ▲ 2,059 |
| 1977 | 6 | 8,444 | new |