Chyna
Girl nameChyna has been given to 5,805 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It peaked in 1999.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
5,805
Peak year
1999 (573 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1979
10-year trend
▼ -78%
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Chyna's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 2000 | #527 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Chyna — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Chyna.
FAQ
How popular is the name Chyna?
Chyna has been given to 5,805 babies in the U.S. since 1979. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Chyna peak?
Chyna peaked in 1999, when 573 babies were given the name.
Is Chyna a girl or boy name?
Chyna is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Chyna are girls).
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