Chau
Pronunciation: [ sh-OH ]
Chau is a girl baby name. Ranked #22,271 in the US.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Chau first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 389 babies have been named Chau in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chau is past its peak , currently ranked #22,271 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #22,271
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Chau is also used as a boy name, ranked #21322.
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About the Name Chau
Chau is a girl name .
Is Chau a boy or girl name? Chau is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,271 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,322. Chau is more commonly used as a boy name.
Chau is currently ranked #22,271 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Chau include Charlotte, Charlie, Charlee, Charli, Chaya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis