Total births
63
Boys' name · since 1983
Koua
63 babies named Koua in U.S. Social Security records since 1983, with the highest year being 1994. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 63
- total births
- 1983–1996
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
Koua is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 63 have been recorded since 1983.
Social Security Administration records show Koua recorded 63 times among boys since 1983, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1983 to 1996.
- 63 total births
- 1983–1996 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
63 boys have been named Koua since 1983, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1996.
- 63
- total births
- 1983–1996
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Koua was born in this single decade.
1994
Single peak year
11 babies were named Koua in 1994 - its busiest year on record.
Koua's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Koua splits its recorded history at 1991: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1983 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1994 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Koua at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1994
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1983
Koua popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1983–1996
- Peak year (1994)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Koua by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Koua's strongest decade.
42 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Koua births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
21 births
- 1990s
1990s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 42 births (67% of all-time use).
Koua by state
Where Koua concentrates geographically, total births since 1983
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 7.9% |
| #2 | Wisconsin | | 5 | 7.9% |
California share of Koua's total US births 7.9%
Even split
5 of 63 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Koua? ▼
Koua has been given to 63 babies in the U.S. since 1983, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1996. 11 babies were born in 1994, its single highest year.
When was Koua most popular? ▼
Koua was most popular in the 1990s decade with 42 total births. The single peak year was 1994.
Where is Koua most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Koua are California (5 births), Wisconsin (5 births).
How long has the name Koua been used? ▼
Koua has been recorded in Social Security data since 1983, spanning 14 years of data through 1996.
What names are similar to Koua? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kourtney, Kou, Kourosh, Kourtland, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Koua's data
- California records the most Kouas (5 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 Koua
Nearby Names Like Koua
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Koua
Kourtney Boy
#11192 840 births
Kou Boy
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Kourosh Boy
#11309 186 births
Kourtland Boy
132 births
Kouper Boy
87 births
Compare Koua side by side: Koua vs Kourtney Koua vs Kou Koua vs Kourosh
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, 1983–1996 (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. "Koua: Baby Name Since 1983 - 63 Births, Peak 1994." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/koua. 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 Koua 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.