Boy nameCurrently #12,289 in the USSteady
Zhi
1 syllablePeak year: 20013 lettersStarts with Z
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Zhi's meaning
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Zhi's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Zhi |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 13 |
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Zhi through the decades
- Zhi peaked in 2001, when 19 babies were named Zhi in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2009–2024), use of Zhi has fallen 32% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Zhi currently ranks #12,289 in the US and is holding steady.