Total births
390
Unisex name · since 1980
Choua
Choua has 390 recorded births since 1980 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1990 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 390
- total births
- 1980–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Choua is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 390 have been recorded since 1980.
Social Security Administration records show Choua recorded 390 times among girls since 1980, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2002.
- 390 total births
- 1980–2002 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
390 girls have been named Choua since 1980, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2002.
- 390
- total births
- 1980–2002
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Choua was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
32 babies were named Choua in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Choua's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Choua's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 32, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Choua at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Choua popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2002
- Peak year (1990)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Choua popularity over time - boys
86 total births recorded since 1981 (Choua as boys' name)
Choua by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Choua's strongest decade.
198 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Choua births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
198 births
- 1990s
1990s
187 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 198 births (51% of all-time use).
Choua by state
Where Choua concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 149 | 38.2% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 66 | 16.9% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 43 | 11.0% |
California share of Choua's total US births 38.2%
Even split
149 of 390 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Choua? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 390 babies named Choua. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 1990, with 32 births.
When was Choua most popular? ▼
Choua was most popular in the 1980s decade with 198 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Choua most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Choua are California (149 births), Minnesota (66 births), Wisconsin (43 births).
Is Choua a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Choua is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 390 births, and as a boy's name it has 86 births.
How long has the name Choua been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Choua since 1980 -- 23 years through the most recent 2002 data.
What names are similar to Choua? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Chole, Chosen, Chosyn, Choyce, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Choua's data
- Choua's decade-level peak was the 1980s (198 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Chouas (149 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Choua
Nearby Names Like Choua
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Choua
Chole Girl
#3607 2,020 births
Chosen Girl
#1978 546 births
Chosyn Girl
#2489 288 births
Choyce Girl
#4840 262 births
Chong Girl
226 births
Compare Choua side by side: Choua vs Chole Choua vs Chosen Choua vs Chosyn
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1980–2002 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Choua: Baby Name Since 1980 - 390 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/choua. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Choua draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.