Hyun is a Korean given name that originated from Chinese characters. The most common meaning associated with this name is "wise" or "intelligent." It is composed of two characters: 訢 (xuān) and 智 (zhì). Together, they represent wisdom, knowledge, and intelligence.
The use of the name Hyun dates back to ancient times in Korea. It was often given to children who were expected to grow up to be scholars or intellectuals. The name has been popular throughout history and continues to be a favored choice among Korean parents today.
In recent years, Hyun has gained international recognition due to its unique sound and positive meaning. Many non-Korean families have begun choosing this name for their children as well, attracted by its significance and cultural richness.
The name Hyun experienced a notable increase in popularity from the late 1980s to the early 1990s, peaking at 14 births in 1989 and remaining high with double-digit figures until 1993. However, it has since shown a general decline, with most years seeing fewer than 10 births. There was a slight resurgence around the year 2000, but it has been consistently low ever since, with only 5 births reported in each of the last three available years (2016). In total, there were 263 recorded births named Hyun between 1972 and 2016.