Hyun
Every Hyun since 1957 — 437 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hyun
Hyun is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,731 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 437 American babies have been named Hyun — about 62% boys and 38% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1989, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hyun stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hyun year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 5 | #12,731 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #12,944 |
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| 2008 | — | — | 5 | #13,275 |
| 2007 | — | — | 5 | #13,068 |
| 2006 | — | — | 7 | #9,960 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,295 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #11,544 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #11,336 |
| 2001 | — | — | 9 | #7,132 |
| 2000 | — | — | 8 | #7,726 |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,938 | 10 | #5,658 |
| 1990 | — | — | 11 | #4,807 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,270 | 8 | #4,867 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,461 | 8 | #4,676 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,133 | 6 | #5,057 |
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Famous people named Hyun
- Hyun Bin Actor · b. 1982
- Hyun Jung-hwa Table tennis player · b. 1969
- Hyun Young-min Soccer player · b. 1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hyun in 2025?
Hyun ranked #12,731 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hyun?
437 babies have been named Hyun in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hyun most popular?
Hyun peaked in 1989, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Hyun a boy or girl name?
Hyun is used for both: about 38% of babies named Hyun have been girls and 62% boys.
Is the name Hyun rising or falling?
Hyun is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hyun?
Well-known people named Hyun include Hyun Bin (actor), Hyun Jung-hwa (table tennis player), Hyun Young-min (soccer player).