NAME PROFILE
Tou
Tou is a name of Hmong origin that signifies 'head' or 'leader.' It embodies qualities of strength, guidance, and leadership, often representing someone who takes charge and leads others with integrity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,254 |
| Gender | Male (81% / 19%) |
| Peak year | 1993 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1980 |
| Most recent | 2005 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | Turkish |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MN — 34%CA — 33%WI — 30%RI — 1%MI — 1%
Notable People
Tou Thao (Former police officer involved in the George Floyd case) · Tou Lee (Hmong-American poet) · Tou Saiko Lee (Hmong-American artist) · Tou Yang (Hmong-American activist) · Tou Vang (Hmong-American community leader)
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