Chyna
Chyna is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Derived from the place name China, or referring to fine porcelain ceramic.
Origin and history
Chyna is a modern English name derived from the word 'China', referring to the Asian country or fine porcelain. It gained visibility in the U.S. during the late 20th century as an alternative phonetic spelling of China. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
5,805 babies in the United States have been named Chyna since 1880. It ranks #2240 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1896.
States where it is most popular
- TX (9.8 %)
- NY (9.1 %)
- GA (9.1 %)
- CA (7.8 %)
- FL (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 246 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,168 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,918 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,258 |
| 2020-2029 | 205 |
Famous people named Chyna
- Chyna Layne: Actress
Fun facts
- The spelling variant gained significant media attention in the late 1990s through professional wrestler Joan Marie Laurer, who used the ring name Chyna.
- Chyna represents a modern phonetic respelling of the traditional country name China, which stems from the Qin dynasty.