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, 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.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 signifies a person with a strong sense of intuition and spiritual awareness.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
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)
🌿 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.