Unisex nameCurrently #5,937 in the USRising
Chi
//ˈkaɪ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19823 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Chi's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Chi's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Chi |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 11 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 38 |
| 1974 | 41 |
| 1975 | 30 |
| 1976 | 37 |
| 1977 | 33 |
| 1978 | 28 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 37 |
| 1981 | 34 |
| 1982 | 48 |
| 1983 | 43 |
| 1984 | 39 |
| 1985 | 40 |
| 1986 | 25 |
| 1987 | 27 |
| 1988 | 32 |
| 1989 | 34 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 30 |
| 1992 | 30 |
| 1993 | 22 |
| 1994 | 33 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 20 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 22 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 35 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 33 |
Chi through the decades
- Chi peaked in 1982, when 48 babies were named Chi in the US.
- The 2020s were Chi's strongest decade, averaging 36 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Chi has risen 102% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Chi currently ranks #5,937 in the US and is on the rise.