Yi
4 countries#6143 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Yi was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
486 births recorded 1980–2025 · currently #6143 · peaked in 2018 with 25 births
Most common in: California, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
471 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2011 with 48 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
439 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #2730 · peaked in 2011 with 38 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
71 births recorded 1980–2020 · peaked in 1986 with 10 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
32 births recorded 2008–2017 · peaked in 2011 with 10 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Yi’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #7831 | — |
| 2004 | #9948 | ↓2117 |
| 2007 | #8173 | ↑1775 |
| 2009 | #9864 | ↓1691 |
| 2010 | #12231 | ↓2367 |
| 2011 | #8767 | ↑3464 |
| 2012 | #7050 | ↑1717 |
| 2013 | #5659 | ↑1391 |
| 2014 | #7048 | ↓1389 |
| 2015 | #5746 | ↑1302 |
| 2016 | #7157 | ↓1411 |
| 2017 | #6338 | ↑819 |
| 2018 | #4094 | ↑2244 |
| 2019 | #5813 | ↓1719 |
| 2020 | #5980 | ↓167 |
| 2021 | #7089 | ↓1109 |
| 2022 | #5874 | ↑1215 |
| 2023 | #6897 | ↓1023 |
| 2024 | #6832 | ↑65 |
| 2025 | #6143 | ↑689 |
Frequently asked questions about Yi
Is Yi a popular name?
Yes — Yi currently ranks #6143 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Yi more common for boys or girls?
Yi is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Yi most popular?
Yi peaked in 2018 in United States, with 25 recorded births that year.
Is Yi rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Yi’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5484 in 1983 to #6143 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Yi?
At least 1,028 babies have been recorded with the name Yi across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Yi popular in more than one country?
Yes — Yi appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Yi?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Yi include Yates.
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