China
China is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Derived from the name of the country China, historically traced back to the Qin dynasty through Sanskrit and Persian.
Origin and history
China is a female given name derived directly from the English name of the East Asian nation, which originates from Persian and Sanskrit roots. As a personal name, it saw moderate usage in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly boosted by pop culture references and celebrity usage. Today, it is an uncommon choice, given to a small number of baby girls annually.
Popularity in the United States
4,608 babies in the United States have been named China since 1880. It ranks #2576 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2040.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.6 %)
- MI (10.5 %)
- IL (10.1 %)
- GA (9.1 %)
- NY (8.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 10 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 37 |
| 1910-1920 | 71 |
| 1920-1930 | 91 |
| 1930-1940 | 58 |
| 1940-1950 | 65 |
| 1950-1960 | 84 |
| 1960-1970 | 126 |
| 1970-1980 | 322 |
| 1980-1990 | 736 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,967 |
| 2000-2010 | 637 |
| 2010-2019 | 343 |
| 2020-2029 | 61 |
Famous people named China
- China Kantner: Actress, Musician
- China Moses: Singer, Television Presenter
- China Anne McClain: Actress, Singer
Fun facts
- The country name ultimately traces back to the Sanskrit 'Cina', derived from the Qin dynasty of ancient China.
- Usage of the name spiked in the late 1970s through the 1990s, influenced in part by pop culture figures and modern naming trends.