China
3 countries#10917 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when China was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
4,618 births recorded 1885–2025 · currently #10917 · peaked in 1992 with 245 births
Most common in: California, Michigan, Illinois, Georgia, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
166 births recorded 1996–2014 · peaked in 1998 with 20 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
166 births recorded 1996–2014 · peaked in 1998 with 20 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3 births recorded 2002–2002 · peaked in 2002 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
China’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3224 | — |
| 2007 | #3786 | ↓562 |
| 2008 | #3645 | ↑141 |
| 2009 | #3944 | ↓299 |
| 2010 | #3159 | ↑785 |
| 2011 | #2989 | ↑170 |
| 2012 | #3464 | ↓475 |
| 2013 | #3513 | ↓49 |
| 2014 | #4269 | ↓756 |
| 2015 | #4295 | ↓26 |
| 2016 | #4345 | ↓50 |
| 2017 | #9341 | ↓4996 |
| 2018 | #7409 | ↑1932 |
| 2019 | #6414 | ↑995 |
| 2020 | #6923 | ↓509 |
| 2021 | #13464 | ↓6541 |
| 2022 | #7631 | ↑5833 |
| 2023 | #9616 | ↓1985 |
| 2024 | #12161 | ↓2545 |
| 2025 | #10917 | ↑1244 |
Frequently asked questions about China
Is China a popular name?
Yes — China currently ranks #10917 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is China more common for boys or girls?
China is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was China most popular?
China peaked in 1992 in United States, with 245 recorded births that year.
Is China rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, China’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1047 in 1885 to #10917 in 2025.
How many babies have been named China?
At least 4,787 babies have been recorded with the name China across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is China popular in more than one country?
Yes — China appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, France.
What names are similar in popularity to China?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to China include Chenoa, Chloie, Christabel.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to China in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.