Unisex nameNot in the current top charts
Chao
//ˈtʃaʊ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19854 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Chao's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Chao's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Chao |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 12 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 16 |
| 1985 | 26 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
Chao through the decades
- Chao peaked in 1985, when 26 babies were named Chao in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1988–2013), use of Chao has fallen 30% compared to the 10 years before that.