Chou is a name of Chinese origin, derived from the Chinese word 'chòu' (抽), which means 'to draw lots'. It is often used as a surname but can also be found as a given name. The character for Chou is 陈 (chén), which means 'sincere' or 'honest'. This name has been popular among Chinese-speaking communities throughout history and continues to be so today.
The name Chou experienced fluctuations in popularity between 1981 and 1996, with the highest number of births occurring in 1989 (9).