Name meaning & stats
Kou
Kou. 724 US babies since 1940, peak 1992. Notable Kous are 2.1× over-represented as actors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1992
724 US babies were named Kou between 1940 and 2025.
Kou around the world
- France: 40 babies since 1900, peak 2009
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Kous end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 2.1× | Medium · 14 people |
| Footballer | 1.3× | Medium · 13 people |
| Writer | 1.1× | Low · 5 people |
| Journalist | 1.1× | Low · 3 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Kous show up 2.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1992)