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Chau

Pronunciation
[Chau]
Gender
Female
Meaning
Pearls, Precious Stones (Also A Boys Name)
Origin
Vietnamese

Chau Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 389 baby girls have been named Chau. The name peaked in 1980 with 22 US births that year (rank #3631).

Top States for Chau

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Chau births are: California (89), Texas (5).

Other Vietnamese-Origin Names Like Chau

If you like Chau's Vietnamese origin, consider these related names: Ai, Anh, Anh Dung, Bao, Be. Browse all Vietnamese names →

4-Letter Names Starting with C

Names with Chau's exact length and starting letter: Cabe, Cace, Cade, Cadi, Cady.

Quick Facts About Chau

135
Vietnamese baby names in our dictionary
71
Vietnamese female names
75
4-letter C-names in our dictionary
721
C-female names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

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Compare Chau to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Chau against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

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