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Chao

Chao is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Chao?

Recorded births named Chao by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	320 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Chao's popularity over time

Babies named Chao per year — United States (1971–2013). United States peaked in 1985 (26/yr).

When was Chao popular?

Chao reached its peak in 1985, when it was the #5300 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1980s name.

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