Chynna
Every Chynna since 1979 — 2,263 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chynna
Chynna is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1979, 2,263 American babies have been named Chynna. Its peak came in 1991, when 242 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 Chynna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chynna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #15,821 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,487 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,425 |
| 2019 | 7 | #12,727 |
| 2018 | 10 | #9,979 |
| 2017 | 7 | #13,005 |
| 2016 | 10 | #10,255 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9,623 |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,582 |
| 2013 | 15 | #7,844 |
| 2012 | 22 | #5,946 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,270 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,650 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,870 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,802 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,243 |
| 2006 | 13 | #8,834 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,438 |
| 2004 | 24 | #5,249 |
| 2003 | 26 | #4,838 |
| 2002 | 38 | #3,533 |
| 2001 | 67 | #2,363 |
| 2000 | 127 | #1,450 |
| 1995 | 123 | #1,339 |
| 1990 | 102 | #1,514 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,387 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chynna in 2025?
Chynna did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Chynna?
2,263 babies have been named Chynna in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chynna most popular?
Chynna peaked in 1991, when 242 newborns received the name.
Is Chynna a boy or girl name?
Chynna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chynna rising or falling?
Chynna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.