How Many People Are Named Tou?

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

Tou
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Tou, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,202 people in the US today, making up 1 in 274,615 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1990 with 82 births, but its trend shows a steady decline since then.

~341
Living in US
1 in 971,992
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Tou
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined Inspired
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 signifies a person with a strong sense of intuition and spiritual awareness.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

86,012
Worldwide Bearers
#11,634
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
44,499
🇱🇦 Laos
36,032
🇺🇸 United States
1,787
🇲🇴 Macau
780
🇹🇬 Togo
494
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
386
🇲🇾 Malaysia
262
🇸🇬 Singapore
231
🇰🇭 Cambodia
215
🇹🇼 Taiwan
189

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,202 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
226
Would be under 30 (18%)
1,028
Would be 30–60 (82%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,254 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: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
69
International
99

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

📜 Tou Through the Generations

Tou has seen a gradual decline in usage since its peak in 1990, reflecting a shift away from names that were popular in the late 20th century. With 1,254 total births recorded over time, the name remains relatively uncommon, with most people named Tou falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests a generation gap, as there are fewer individuals under 30 carrying the name, indicating a possible resurgence in interest among older parents looking for unique names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 494
Minnesota 287
Wisconsin 227
Michigan 5
Rhode Island 5

✨ Similar Names to Tou

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tou's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Tou

How Many People Have the Name Tou?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 341 people in the United States currently share the name Tou. That works out to roughly 1 in every 971,992 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tou a Common or Rare Name?

Tou 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 Tou Mean?

Tou means "creative variant of Tou" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tou in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Tou Most Popular?

The name Tou reached peak popularity in 1990, with 82 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Tou?

Approximately 341 people named Tou live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 341. That works out to roughly 1 in 971,992 Americans.

Is Tou a rare name?

Tou is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 971,992 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tou mean?

Tou means "creative variant of Tou" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Tou more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Tou are male and 0% are female.

When was Tou most popular?

Tou peaked in 1990 with 82 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US341
All-Time Births341
1 in X1 in 971,992
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age35
Peak Year1990
World Rank#11,634
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.