China
Meaningfrom China · English
- US rank
- #10,917
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #816 in 1992
8 babies were named China in the US in 2025. It has dropped 3,994 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1885–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about China you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 200,000 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named China, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your China would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryChina first shows up in US birth records in 1885, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 140 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1992, when it ranked #816. Today it's #10,917, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowChina was 17× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 12,034 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 200,000.
- TrendChina has slipped 3,994 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,917. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, China means “from China”. Our records link it to Chinese and English roots.
About the name China
China is a girl name of Chinese and English origin meaning “from China”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ina”. US birth records list China for girls from 1885 to 2025, in 118 of those 141 years. Its best year was 1992, when it ranked #816 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #10,917, with 8 babies.
Origin:Chinese namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 13 | 76,220 girls |
| 1900s | 12 | 82,781 girls |
| 1910s | 8.6 | 116,009 girls |
| 1920s | 7.6 | 131,062 girls |
| 1930s | 5.5 | 182,815 girls |
| 1940s | 4.6 | 216,920 girls |
| 1950s | 4.3 | 232,019 girls |
| 1960s | 7.0 | 143,678 girls |
| 1970s | 21 | 47,710 girls |
| 1980s | 42 | 23,585 girls |
| 1990s | 109 | 9,143 girls |
| 2000s | 35 | 28,835 girls |
| 2010s | 19 | 51,308 girls |
| 2020s | 6.3 | 159,574 girls |
More Chinese girl names
- Unisex name: Nailah · one who attains
- Unisex name: Leigh · meadow, clearing
- Unisex name: Moxie · courage, nerve
- Unisex name: Yue · moon; joy
- Unisex name: Natania · gift of God
- Unisex name: Kinley
- Unisex name: Naia
- Girl name: Maylin
Questions about the name China
What does the name China mean?
China means “from China” in English.
What is the origin of the name China?
China has Chinese, English roots in our records. Other Chinese names include Nailah, Leigh, Moxie.
Is China a boy or girl name?
China is a girl name.
How popular is the name China?
China ranked #10,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1992 (#816).