Nou Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationNOO / /nuː/Vietnamese; Chinese
Meaning
Vietnamese: 'graceful'; Chinese: 'to be soft'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Vietnamese culture, the name Nou is often associated with qualities of grace and elegance. It is a relatively modern name that has gained popularity in recent years. In Chinese contexts, the name can reflect gentleness and softness, often used in poetic expressions.
Trend Summary
The name Nou is not widely used in the United States, resulting in limited popularity data.
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International Variants
- Nuo (Chinese)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nou was first seen in the United States in 1979. Nou has ranked as high as #1213 nationally, which occurred in 1993, and has been most popular in California, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. In the past 5 years the name Nou has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nou (1997)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 11 |
| 1981 | 14 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 10 |
| 1988 | 31 |
| 1989 | 19 |
| 1990 | 23 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 24 |
| 1993 | 34 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 9 |