Hyun
2 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Hyun was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
437 births recorded 1957–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 1989 with 22 births
Most common in: Kansas, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
10 births recorded 2000–2005 · peaked in 2003 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
10 births recorded 2000–2005 · peaked in 2003 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Hyun’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | #3809 | — |
| 1990 | #4673 | ↓864 |
| 1991 | #7271 | ↓2598 |
| 1992 | #4327 | ↑2944 |
| 1993 | #5002 | ↓675 |
| 1994 | #5868 | ↓866 |
| 1995 | #5501 | ↑367 |
| 1996 | #4613 | ↑888 |
| 1997 | #7281 | ↓2668 |
| 1998 | #7560 | ↓279 |
| 2000 | #7416 | ↑144 |
| 2001 | #6935 | ↑481 |
| 2002 | #10667 | ↓3732 |
| 2003 | #10894 | ↓227 |
| 2004 | #8927 | ↑1967 |
| 2006 | #9585 | ↓658 |
| 2007 | #12367 | ↓2782 |
| 2008 | #12553 | ↓186 |
| 2016 | #12185 | ↑368 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↑177 |
Frequently asked questions about Hyun
Is Hyun a popular name?
Yes — Hyun currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Hyun more common for boys or girls?
Hyun is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Hyun most popular?
Hyun peaked in 1989 in United States, with 22 recorded births that year.
Is Hyun rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Hyun’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #3344 in 1972 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Hyun?
At least 447 babies have been recorded with the name Hyun across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Hyun popular in more than one country?
Yes — Hyun appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.