Unisex nameCurrently #7,207 in the USSteady
Yi
//ˈji//
1 syllablePeak year: 20182 lettersStarts with Y
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Yi'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.
Yi's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Yi |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 17 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 24 |
| 2016 | 19 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 24 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 20 |
Yi through the decades
- Yi peaked in 2018, when 25 babies were named Yi in the US.
- The 2020s were Yi's strongest decade, averaging 20 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Yi has risen 105% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Yi currently ranks #7,207 in the US and is holding steady.