Chyna Girl

Popularity: #932 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationCHY-nuh / /ˈtʃaɪ.nə/

English; Chinese

Meaning

English: derived from China; Chinese: 'middle kingdom'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Chyna gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States. It is often associated with the country China, reflecting a cultural connection. The name has also been popularized by various public figures and media representations.

Trend Summary

Chyna has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, particularly peaking in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Similar Names

ShaynaKinaTyraMina

Variants

  • China
  • Chyna

International Variants

  • Xina (Catalan)
  • Qin (Chinese)

Famous people named Chyna

Chyna (Joan Marie Laurer) was a professional wrestler and actress known for her time in WWE.

Chyna (born 1990) is a model and television personality recognized for her appearances on reality TV.

Chyna (born 1998) is a social media influencer and entrepreneur.

Chyna (born 1995) is a singer-songwriter known for her contributions to the pop music genre.

Fictional characters named Chyna

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Chyna was first seen in the United States in 1979. Chyna has ranked as high as #772 nationally, which occurred in 1999, and has been most popular in Texas, New York, Georgia, California, and Florida. In the past 5 years the name Chyna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Chyna (2021)

StateBirthsShare
MS 8
62%
TX 5
38%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
197910
198012
19817
198210
19836
19847
198612
198724
198827
1989141
199091
1991117
1992151
1993127
1994101
1995114
1996202
1997288
1998404
1999573
2000500
2001395
2002212
2003160
2004151
2005111
200691
200784
2008101
2009112
2010142
2011163
2012224
2013171
2014139
2015122
2016102
201777
201869
201949
202041
202152
202238
202329
202418