Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Kou
1 syllablePeak year: 19923 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kou'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.
Kou's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kou |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 28 |
| 1981 | 41 |
| 1982 | 31 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 32 |
| 1985 | 29 |
| 1986 | 34 |
| 1987 | 42 |
| 1988 | 38 |
| 1989 | 43 |
| 1990 | 46 |
| 1991 | 46 |
| 1992 | 53 |
| 1993 | 33 |
| 1994 | 30 |
| 1995 | 22 |
| 1996 | 22 |
| 1997 | 19 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2017 | 5 |
Kou through the decades
- Kou peaked in 1992, when 53 babies were named Kou in the US.
- The 1980s were Kou's strongest decade, averaging 34 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2001–2017), use of Kou has fallen 71% compared to the 10 years before that.