Unisex nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Li
//ˈli//
1 syllablePeak year: 20012 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Li'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.
Li's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Li |
|---|---|
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 23 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 19 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 13 |
| 2007 | 18 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 |
Li through the decades
- Li peaked in 2001, when 23 babies were named Li in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2005–2023), use of Li has fallen 29% compared to the 10 years before that.