Chi

Chi: name meaning, origin and popularity

Unisex name

Meaning and origin of Chi

  • A male given name.

How popular is Chi?

26U.S. babies in 2025
#2218peak rank (1983)
1,326babies since 1880

Since 1880, 763 girls and 563 boys in the U.S. have been named Chi (58% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2516 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #2218 in 1983. In 2025, 26 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Chi FAQ

What does the name Chi mean?

A male given name.

How popular is the name Chi?

Since 1880, 763 girls and 563 boys in the U.S. have been named Chi (58% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2516 in 1973. Its highest rank for boys was #2218 in 1983. In 2025, 26 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Chi a boy or girl name?

Chi is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (763 girls and 563 boys since 1880).

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.