Is Minhchau a boy's or girl's name?

Minhchau is primarily a girl's name.

When was Minhchau most popular?

Minhchau reached its peak popularity in 2002 with 6 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Minhchau?

Minhchau is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 16 babies in the U.S. since 2002. Its peak was in 2002.

Minhchau

An uncommon Vietnamese pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameVietnameseNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Minhchau is a Vietnamese feminine name, a compound of Minh — meaning bright, intelligent, or luminous — and Chau, meaning pearl or jewel. Vietnamese compound names are extremely common, and names pairing Minh with other elements express aspirations of both intelligence and precious value.

In the United States, Minhchau appears among Vietnamese immigrant families. It is a name that speaks directly to parental hopes: a daughter who is both brilliant and precious, like a luminous pearl.

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Popularity Over Time

Minhchau has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2002.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Minhchau
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	5	#18677	▼
2000s	11	#16560	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(3 years, 2002–2012)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Minhchau
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2012	5	#18677	0
2005	5	#18302	-1 (-16.7%)
2002	6	#14818	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2002–2012) · Methodology