Tou
Tou is a boy's name of Other origin.
Meaning
Son or boy.
Origin and history
Tou is a male given name of Hmong origin, traditional in Hmong culture and used among Hmong-American families. In the Hmong language, it generally translates to 'son' or 'boy'. It was predominantly registered in the United States during the late 20th century following Hmong resettlement.
Popularity in the United States
1,254 babies in the United States have been named Tou since 1880. It ranks #3444 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.5 %)
- MN (28.2 %)
- WI (22.3 %)
- MI (0.49 %)
- RI (0.49 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 543 |
| 1990-2000 | 578 |
| 2000-2010 | 110 |
| 2010-2019 | 23 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Tou
- Tou Ger Xiong: Comedian, Activist
Fun facts
- Tou is widely used in Hmong naming practices to designate a male child or son.
- Most U.S. births registered with the name Tou occurred between the 1980s and early 2000s.