China
Girl nameChina has been given to 4,618 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It peaked in 1992.
Meaning & origin /ˈt͡ʃaɪnə/
From Portuguese China, from possibly Venetan Cina probably under influence from Old French Chin, from Classical Persian چین (čīn)API under influence from Medieval Latin Sīna (“China”), from Middle Persian 𐭰𐭩𐭭 (Čīn, “China”)API, from Sanskrit चीन (cīna, “the Chinese; China”) of uncertain etymology. It is usually thought to be derived from Chinese 秦 (Qín) (sm Qín, mc d͡zin, oc *dziŋ, "Qin"), the westernmost ancient Chinese state, but other theories have been proposed, including deriva
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,618
Peak year
1992 (245 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1885
10-year trend
▼ -76%
Gender split
100% girls / 0% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from China — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as China.
FAQ
How popular is the name China?
China has been given to 4,618 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name China peak?
China peaked in 1992, when 245 babies were given the name.
Is China a girl or boy name?
China is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named China are girls).
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