China Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
China
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
China means 'land of the Chinese people' and is associated with the Qin dynasty and Emperor Huangdi.
Meaning of the Name China
China is a country in East Asia with a rich and ancient history. The name China is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Cina', which was used to describe the Qin dynasty, the first unified dynasty of ancient China. The name China is also associated with the legendary Emperor Huangdi, also known as the Yellow Emperor, who is considered the ancestor of the Chinese people. The name represents a land of vast landscapes, diverse cultures, and a fascinating blend of tradition and modernity.
Popularity of the Name China
The popularity for the name China peaked in popularity in the year 1992 with 245 births, which ranked number 1,480 out of 23,365 unique names for that year. China had the most female births in 1992 with 245, which ranked number 816 out of 15,613 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1994 with 5, which ranked number 8,797 out of 10,243 male names for that year. The number of births for the name China has declined sharply over the last ten years from 46 births to 14 births, a decline of -69.57%. Among females, China has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 46 births to 14 births, a decline of -69.57%.
Nationwide Popularity of China
- 20 Year Trend of China: -78.13%
- 10 Year Trend of China: -69.57%
- 10 Year Female Trend of China: -69.57%
Popularity of China by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name China. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for China in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, China is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for China
- Total Births of China: 12 (-11.22%)
- Female Births of China: 12 (-11.22%)
Given the downward trend of China over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -11.22% decrease in total births, for a total of 12 births in 2024. For Females, births for China have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 12 female births in 2024, a decrease of -11.22%.