How Many People Are Named Chinna?

Complete statistics for the name Chinna: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Chinna
Very Rare
Tamil

Chinna means 'little' in Tamil, making it a charming nickname. Only 1 in 8,850,203 Americans have this name, with just 37 people named Chinna alive today. The name peaked in popularity in 1988 with six births.

~37
Living in US
1 in 8,850,203
Americans
1988
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Little
🌐
Origin
Tamil
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Cute Endearing Gentle Loving
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

253,549
Worldwide Bearers
#4,152
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
251,172
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
466
🇹🇭 Thailand
359
🇵🇱 Poland
283
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
228
🇺🇸 United States
178
🇰🇼 Kuwait
123
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
107
🇿🇦 South Africa
96
🇶🇦 Qatar
87

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
37 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 34
5
Would be under 30 (13%)
33
Would be 30–60 (87%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 38 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1988

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
38
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
74
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Chinna Through the Generations

Chinna, a rare female name with roots in Tamil, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1988. With only 38 recorded births throughout history, it's clear that Chinna remains a niche choice. Today, the majority of those named Chinna are between 30 and 60 years old, indicating a stable trend among newer generations. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't widely adopted, it's cherished by those who choose it.

✨ Similar Names to Chinna

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chinna's Tamil roots

📄 About the Name Chinna

How Many People Have the Name Chinna?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 37 people in the United States currently share the name Chinna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 8,850,203 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Chinna a Common or Rare Name?

Chinna is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Chinna Mean?

Chinna means "little" and comes from Tamil origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Chinna in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Chinna Most Popular?

The name Chinna reached peak popularity in 1988, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Chinna?

Approximately 37 people named Chinna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 38. That works out to roughly 1 in 8,850,203 Americans.

Is Chinna a rare name?

Chinna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 8,850,203 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chinna mean?

Chinna means "little" and comes from Tamil origins.

Is Chinna more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Chinna are male and 100% are female.

When was Chinna most popular?

Chinna peaked in 1988 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US37
All-Time Births38
1 in X1 in 8,850,203
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age34
Peak Year1988
World Rank#4,152
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.