Holding steady.
Popularity of Chinita since 1950
Babies named Chinita per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 28 |
| 1960s | 69 |
| 1970s | 129 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chinita is a rare and affectionate name with Spanish and Philippine roots, meaning 'little girl' or used as a term of endearment. It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1950, but its highest usage came in 1974, its peak year. The name remains uncommon, with fewer than 5 births per year in recent decades and no recorded births in most years since the 1970s. Its trajectory has been stable, never surging or disappearing entirely. Chinita is primarily given to girls and has not been associated with any particular states or regions. As a diminutive, it shares the warmth of names like Carmencita or Juanita, though it carries its own unique charm.
Chinita is a diminutive form of the Spanish word 'china,' meaning 'little girl' or 'young woman,' often used as an affectionate term in Latin American and Philippine cultures. In the Philippines, it also refers to a person of Chinese descent, but as a name it primarily conveys endearment. Its usage as a given name has been sporadic, with a peak in the United States in the 1970s.
Sibling names for Chinita
Names that share Chinita's style, for a brother or sister.
