Chau
girl nameChau entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #3609 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1975–2025
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rank today
#3609
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7390 |
| 1980s | #4975 |
| 1990s | #8484 |
| 2000s | #13498 |
| 2010s | #14122 |
| 2020s | #13747 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Chau are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chau alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chau in 2025?
- Chau is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Chau most popular?
- Chau peaked in 1980, reaching #3609 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Chau with classmates?
- Chau will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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