Astou

Astou is a girl's name of African origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 12 girls in the United States.

Astou at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
African
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Astou

Astou belongs to the African tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Astou first appears in Social Security records in 1994. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #8478 in 2024, and in 2024 12 babies received the name — 116 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Astou in US records

First recorded (US)
1994
Best US rank
#8478 in 2024
Peak year
2004
Babies named Astou in 2024
12
Total since 1880
116

Astou in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2020
Best rank
#4535 in 2020
Babies named Astou in 2022
3
Total since 1996
7

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Astou mean?

The meaning of Astou is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its African origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Astou a boy or girl name?

Astou is a girl name. In 2024, 12 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Astou?

Astou comes from the African tradition.

How popular is the name Astou?

Astou first appears in US records in 1994. Its best-ever ranking was #8478 in 2024, and 12 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.