China
Every China since 1885 — 4,618 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of China
China is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,148 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1885, 4,618 American babies have been named China. Its peak came in 1992, when 245 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where China stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
China year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,148 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,432 | — | — |
| 2023 | 10 | #9,762 | — | — |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,720 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #13,851 | — | — |
| 2020 | 16 | #6,991 | — | — |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,480 | — | — |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,475 | — | — |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,453 | — | — |
| 2016 | 33 | #4,364 | — | — |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,321 | — | — |
| 2014 | 34 | #4,287 | — | — |
| 2013 | 44 | #3,525 | — | — |
| 2012 | 46 | #3,480 | — | — |
| 2011 | 57 | #2,995 | — | — |
| 2010 | 52 | #3,168 | — | — |
| 2009 | 39 | #3,957 | — | — |
| 2008 | 44 | #3,659 | — | — |
| 2007 | 42 | #3,802 | — | — |
| 2006 | 51 | #3,232 | — | — |
| 2005 | 47 | #3,273 | — | — |
| 2004 | 53 | #2,971 | — | — |
| 2003 | 54 | #2,846 | — | — |
| 2002 | 64 | #2,472 | — | — |
| 2001 | 92 | #1,890 | — | — |
| 2000 | 151 | #1,281 | — | — |
| 1995 | 186 | #1,004 | — | — |
| 1990 | 163 | #1,083 | — | — |
| 1985 | 44 | #2,290 | — | — |
| 1980 | 65 | #1,725 | — | — |
| 1975 | 29 | #2,624 | — | — |
| 1970 | 20 | #3,227 | — | — |
| 1965 | 17 | #3,069 | — | — |
| 1960 | 15 | #3,234 | — | — |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,120 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,104 | — | — |
| 1940 | 8 | #3,260 | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #3,824 | — | — |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,717 | — | — |
| 1925 | 17 | #2,207 | — | — |
| 1920 | 7 | #4,034 | — | — |
| 1915 | 9 | #2,939 | — | — |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,798 | — | — |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,567 | — | — |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,601 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,070 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named China
- China Zorrilla Actor · 1922–2014
- China Miéville Writer · b. 1972
- China Anne McClain Actor · b. 1998
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name China in 2025?
China ranked #11,148 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named China?
4,618 babies have been named China in the United States since 1885, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name China most popular?
China peaked in 1992, when 245 newborns received the name.
Is China a boy or girl name?
China is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name China rising or falling?
China is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named China?
Well-known people named China include China Zorrilla (actor), China Miéville (writer), China Anne McClain (actor).