Holding steady.
Popularity of Tou since 1980
Babies named Tou per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 543 |
| 1990s | 578 |
| 2000s | 110 |
| 2010s | 23 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tou is an extremely rare name in U.S. records, first appearing in 1980. It reached its peak in 1993 but has never broken into the top 1,000. The name's origins are ambiguous; it may stem from an Irish root via Tadg, or be a shortened form of names like Toufik from Arabic. Given its scarcity, no top states are recorded. Tou's trajectory is stable, with occasional births but no notable rise or fall. This makes it a highly unusual choice, possibly appealing to families seeking a short, simple name with multicultural potential.
The name Tou is rare and its etymology is uncertain. It may be a respelling of the Irish name Tadg, typically anglicized as Teague, meaning 'poet' or 'philosopher'. Alternatively, it could be a short form of Toufik or Taufik (Arabic origin), or a Vietnamese name. In modern contexts, it may also be a simplified spelling of names like Taoufik or a unique coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Tou
Names that share Tou's style, for a brother or sister.
