Chao
Pronunciation: [ ch-OW ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chao first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 284 babies have been named Chao in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chao is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,442 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,442
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Chao is also used as a girl name, ranked #57964.
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About the Name Chao
Chao is a boy name .
Is Chao a boy or girl name? Chao is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,442 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #57,964. Chao is more commonly used as a boy name.
Chao is currently ranked #28,442 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Chao include Charles, Chase, Charlie, Chance, Chaim . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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