An estimated 5,733 living Americans are named Chyna.
How rare is Chyna?
Chyna is very rare among babies today, with 27 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 95.3% from its 1999 peak.
How old is the typical Chyna?
The median age of a living American named Chyna is approximately 26 years, with most bearers falling between 16 and 28 years old.
Is Chyna still popular?
No. Chyna is endangered as a baby name, down 95.3% from its 1999 peak with 27 births in 2025.
Peak year
1999
Decline from peak
95.3%
2025
27
All-time
5,805
Diaspora map
Chyna spread fast — broke out in Georgia, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia (1998) and ran high in 9 states within a decade.
Broke out: Georgia, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, 1998 · over-represented in 9 states over 1 year
