How Many People Are Named Choua?

Complete statistics for the name Choua: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Choua
Very Rare
Hmong

Choua is a very rare name, barely making a blip on the radar. Only 463 people in the US are alive with it, and it's so uncommon that only 1 in 712,353 Americans share this name. It peaked in 1990 with 48 births, and most folks named Choua are middle-aged.

~463
Living in US
1 in 712,353
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Spring or new beginning
🌐
Origin
Hmong
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Hopeful Gentle Resilient
3
Life Path Number

The life path number 3 is traditionally linked to creativity, self-expression, and a joyful, social nature. People associated with this number tend to be communicative and optimistic, with a natural ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,043
Worldwide Bearers
#166,896
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
816
🇹🇩 Chad
680
🇨🇲 Cameroon
224
🇲🇦 Morocco
164
🇳🇪 Niger
98
🇧🇯 Benin
18
🇱🇦 Laos
16
🇨🇬 Congo
9
🇫🇷 France
6
🇹🇭 Thailand
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
82 (18%)
♀ Female
381 (82%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
28
Would be under 30 (6%)
448
Would be 30–60 (94%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 476 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
28
Modern Appeal
72
International
89

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Choua Through the Generations

The name Choua is incredibly rare, with just 463 living in the US today, far fewer than the 476 total births recorded throughout history. This stark contrast highlights its unique status. The peak year of 1990 saw 48 births, indicating a brief but notable surge in popularity. Interestingly, the majority of people named Choua fall into the 30-60 age range, with almost none over 60, suggesting a relatively recent introduction to American naming practices. Despite the small number of births, the stable trend since then indicates a consistent presence without a significant decline, making Choua a modern, newer-generation name that has carved out a niche for itself.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 163
Minnesota 66
Wisconsin 43

✨ Similar Names to Choua

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Choua's Hmong roots

📄 About the Name Choua

How Many People Have the Name Choua?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 463 people in the United States currently share the name Choua. That works out to roughly 1 in every 712,353 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Choua a Common or Rare Name?

Choua is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Choua Mean?

Choua means "Spring or new beginning" and comes from Hmong origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Choua in SSA data, approximately 18% are male and 82% are female.

When Was Choua Most Popular?

The name Choua reached peak popularity in 1990, with 48 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Choua?

Approximately 463 people named Choua live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 476. That works out to roughly 1 in 712,353 Americans.

Is Choua a rare name?

Choua is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 712,353 Americans has this name.

What does the name Choua mean?

Choua means "Spring or new beginning" and comes from Hmong origins.

Is Choua more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 18% of people named Choua are male and 82% are female.

When was Choua most popular?

Choua peaked in 1990 with 48 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US463
All-Time Births476
1 in X1 in 712,353
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1990
World Rank#166,896
Male %18%
Female %82%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.