Child is an unconventional and unique given name, derived from the English word for 'child'. It gained popularity as a given name in the mid-20th century, particularly among Beat Generation figures such as Jack Kerouac, who named his son James Child 'Child' as a middle name.
The name Child experienced significant growth in popularity between 2010 and 2012, with the number of annual births increasing from 5 to a peak of 24, before stabilizing at that level for the following year. Overall, there were a total of 53 children named Child born during this period.