Chynna
Chynna is a girl's name of Contemporary origin.
Meaning
Derived from the country name China, referring to porcelain or the East Asian nation.
Origin and history
Chynna is a contemporary English name created as a modern phonetic spelling variation of China. It gained visibility in the late 20th century, particularly through popular culture figures. In the United States, it remains a rare choice primarily given to girls.
Popularity in the United States
2,263 babies in the United States have been named Chynna since 1880. It ranks #3701 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2082.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.5 %)
- NY (15.2 %)
- FL (8 %)
- GA (6.9 %)
- TX (6.8 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 209 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,532 |
| 2000-2010 | 343 |
| 2010-2019 | 153 |
| 2020-2029 | 19 |
Famous people named Chynna
- Chynna Phillips: Singer, Actress
- Chynna Clugston: Comic Book Creator, Writer
Fun facts
- The name saw a surge in usage in the early 1990s, influenced by singer Chynna Phillips of Wilson Phillips.