Nguyet
A girl's name of Vietnamese origin with 73 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Nguyet peaked during the Millennial wave, when 11 babies received this name in a single year (1983). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Nguyet has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Nguyet is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Nguyet is a girl's baby name of Vietnamese origin, meaning 'moon' from the Sino-Vietnamese word nguyệt. It evokes the cool, serene beauty of moonlight and has been used as a feminine name in Vietnam for centuries.
Moon names carry universal appeal, but Nguyet is distinctly and beautifully Vietnamese. For Vietnamese American families, it is a meaningful connection to heritage and ancestral tradition, carrying the poetic natural imagery central to Vietnamese naming culture.
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Phonetically, Nguyet belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their sharp, distinct ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. At one syllable, it has a punchy, memorable cadence that makes an immediate impression.
Within the Vietnamese naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Vietnamese names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Nguyet’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Nguyet has 10+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1979.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 56 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | — |
The Story of Nguyet
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1983, Nguyet is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Nguyet are most likely born between 1979 and 1993.
How rare is Nguyet?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Nguyet is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1979, peaked in the 1980s with 56 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Nguyet by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(10 years, 1979–1995)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 | #15069 |
| 1990 | 7 | #11021 |
| 1989 | 7 | #10503 |
| 1987 | 10 | #7173 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11909 |
| 1984 | 9 | #7222 |
| 1983 | 11 | #6086 |
| 1982 | 9 | #7288 |
| 1981 | 5 | #11583 |
| 1979 | 5 | #11367 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1979–1995