China is a distinctive choice, ranked #4003 in 2014. Your child is likely to be the only China in their class.
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UK Rank 2014
#4003
About the Name China
China is gradually declining in popularity, having dropped 67 places over five years. Its high point was #1036 in 1998, and it now sits at #4003. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.
China is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name China
Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named China per year, your child will almost certainly be the only China in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
China has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 67 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1036 in 1998. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
China is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
China does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Chinas in the wild.
5
UK babies named China (2014)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 67 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name China
Likely around 1 other China in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2014)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to China
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