Name Legacy

China

Recorded 1885–2025 · United States

China was most popular in 1992, when 245 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,447 that year. In 2025 it ranked #18,449, with 8 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 4,618 people named China.

Most popular in1992
Rank that year#1,447
Births that year245
Total since 18804,618

China over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks China’s peak in 1992. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Names that peaked alongside China

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org