Boy · #7,268 in 2026

Xou

Name: Popularity of the name Xou in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Xou, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,268

Peak Rank

#5,484 (1983)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1983

First Year

1988

Last Year

1983

Peak Year

#5484

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Xou

Xou first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1983, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1983, when 6 Xous were born — ranking #5,484 that year. As of 2026, Xou ranks #7,268 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Xous have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Xou

Phonetically similar names — useful when Xou is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Xou

What does the name Xou mean?

Xou is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1983. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Xou in 2026?

In 2026, Xou ranks #7,268 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Xou most popular?

Xou reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking #5,484 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Xou a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Xou is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Xou?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Xou include Janel, Sharell, Eddieberto. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Xou

Xou is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Xou's peak popularity came in 1983 when it ranked #5,484. Use the chart and map above to compare Xou's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.