Nou
Girl nameNou has been given to 408 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It peaked in 1991.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
408
Peak year
1991 (39 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1979
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
86% girls / 14% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Nou — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Nou.
FAQ
How popular is the name Nou?
Nou has been given to 408 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Nou peak?
Nou peaked in 1991, when 39 babies were given the name.
Is Nou a girl or boy name?
Nou is primarily a girl name (86% of babies named Nou are girls).
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