Chyna
Every Chyna since 1979 — 5,805 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chyna
Chyna is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,902 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 5,805 American babies have been named Chyna. Its peak came in 1999, when 573 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 Chyna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chyna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,902 |
| 2024 | 18 | #6,456 |
| 2023 | 29 | #4,671 |
| 2022 | 38 | #3,905 |
| 2021 | 52 | #3,124 |
| 2020 | 41 | #3,631 |
| 2019 | 49 | #3,243 |
| 2018 | 69 | #2,537 |
| 2017 | 77 | #2,364 |
| 2016 | 102 | #1,960 |
| 2015 | 122 | #1,719 |
| 2014 | 139 | #1,564 |
| 2013 | 171 | #1,364 |
| 2012 | 224 | #1,108 |
| 2011 | 163 | #1,403 |
| 2010 | 142 | #1,563 |
| 2009 | 113 | #1,867 |
| 2008 | 101 | #2,044 |
| 2007 | 84 | #2,300 |
| 2006 | 91 | #2,135 |
| 2005 | 111 | #1,770 |
| 2004 | 151 | #1,380 |
| 2003 | 160 | #1,298 |
| 2002 | 212 | #1,024 |
| 2001 | 395 | #639 |
| 2000 | 500 | #527 |
| 1995 | 114 | #1,427 |
| 1990 | 91 | #1,635 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,601 |
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Famous people named Chyna
- Chyna Wrestler · 1969–2016
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chyna in 2025?
Chyna ranked #4,902 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chyna?
5,805 babies have been named Chyna in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chyna most popular?
Chyna peaked in 1999, when 573 newborns received the name.
Is Chyna a boy or girl name?
Chyna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chyna rising or falling?
Chyna is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Chyna?
Well-known people named Chyna include Chyna (wrestler).