Unisex nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Chau
//ˈʃoʊ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19824 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Chau'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.
Chau's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Chau |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 15 |
| 1980 | 22 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 35 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 28 |
| 1985 | 34 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 18 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 13 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |
Chau through the decades
- Chau peaked in 1982, when 35 babies were named Chau in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2006–2022), use of Chau has fallen 21% compared to the 10 years before that.