Find out how popular the first name Chou has been for the last 16 years (from 1981 to 1996) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Chou by gender

Based on the last 16 years of data, Chou is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1996, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Chou.

The history of the first name Chou

The given name Chou has its origins in Chinese culture and language. It is derived from the Mandarin Chinese word "chou" which means "long-lasting" or "enduring". The name has been used in China for many centuries, dating back to ancient times.

In Chinese history, the name Chou can be found in various texts and records from as early as the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). It was a popular name among the scholar-gentry class during this period. The name was also mentioned in works of classical Chinese literature, such as the famous novel "Dream of the Red Chamber" by Cao Xueqin.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Chou was Chou Chu, a renowned Taoist philosopher and alchemist who lived during the 4th century AD. He was known for his contributions to the study of immortality and longevity practices.

Another notable figure was Chou Kung, a celebrated poet and calligrapher from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). He was renowned for his mastery of the ancient Chinese script and his poems are still widely studied and admired today.

During the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), Chou Xuan was a prominent statesman and scholar who served as a chief minister. He was known for his administrative reforms and his efforts to promote education and civil service examinations.

In more recent times, Chou En-Lai (1898-1976) was a prominent Chinese revolutionary and politician who served as the first Premier of the People's Republic of China. He played a crucial role in the country's diplomacy and foreign relations during the Cold War era.

Chou Tze-Tsung (1888-1935) was a renowned Chinese physicist and mathematician who made significant contributions to the fields of relativity theory and quantum mechanics. He is considered one of the founders of modern Chinese science.

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