China

China is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 7 girls in the United States.

China at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name China

China belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, China first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #816 in 1992, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 4,600 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

China in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#816 in 1992
Peak year
1992
Babies named China in 2024
7
Total since 1880
4,600

China in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1036 in 1998
Babies named China in 2014
5
Total since 1996
166

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name China mean?

The meaning of China is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is China a boy or girl name?

China is a girl name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name China?

China comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name China?

China first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #816 in 1992, and 7 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].