Quynh

“Night-blooming flower” — Symbolizes purity and elegance

Vietnam origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#10136US 2023

10Births / yr

↑Rising

294All-time births

📅 Since 198000

What does Quynh mean and where does it come from?

Quynh (written as 'Quỳnh' in Vietnamese) is a common name in Vietnam and is associated with beauty and grace. The name often symbolizes purity and elegance, as night-blooming flowers tend to be rare and beautiful. It is a popular choice for girls in Vietnamese culture and often has literary connotat

Cultural significance

Quynh has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Vietnam-speaking communities, where it reflects values of night-blooming flower.

Peak popularity

Reached #4954 in 1981 — currently #10136 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Quynh?

Quynh works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Quynh Grace

How popular is Quynh right now?

Rising fast — up 1850 spots — currently #10136 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1980–2023#10136 · Top 7.5%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#10136	10	▲ up 1850 · +25% births
2022	#11986	8	▲ up 5109 · +60% births
2021	#17095	5	▼ down 3301 · -17% births
2020	#13794	6	▼ down 1612 · -25% births
2015	#12182	8	▲ up 5485 · +60% births
2010	#17667	5	▼ down 8567 · -58% births
2005	#9100	12	▲ up 3256 · +71% births
2000	#12356	7	▲ up 2015 · +40% births
1995	#14371	5	▼ down 5315 · -29% births
1980	#9056	7	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Quynh

Best Year1980Rank #9056

Peak Count12

Average Rank#12774

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1980 - 202310 years

The story of Quynh

Quynh is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1980. With 294 total births recorded, Quynh remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #9056 in 1980, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #10136 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Quynh in 1981:

Jennifer Jessica Amanda Sarah Melissa

Quynh by decade

Quynh peaked in the 1980s. See all 1980s names →

Decade	Births
1980s	49
1990s	75
2000s ★	96
2010s	68
2020s	6

💎Quynh has only 294 total recorded births since 1980 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Quynh?

Common

QuyQu

What names sound and feel like Quynh?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Quynh also consider these

Quyen

Vietnam · The one who

Lynh

Vietnam · Forest

Quynhanh

Vietnam · the beautiful spring

Vietnam · Precious, valuable

Khanh

Vietnam · Fair, beautiful

Common questions about the name Quynh

What does the name Quynh mean?

Quynh means "Night-blooming flower" — a name rooted in Vietnam tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Quynh?

Quynh is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Quynh have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Quynh?

Quynh originates from Vietnam tradition. Vietnam names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How does Quynh sound with different last names?

As a one-syllable name, Quynh flows best with last names of two or three syllables. Avoid last names ending in the same sound as Quynh ends, as this can create an unwanted rhyme. Test by saying the full name out loud several times.

Is Quynh trending right now?

Quynh is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.