1,019births recorded
8Countries
1Variants
1996Peak · British Columbia
#8243United States 2025
Chi is a boy name family recorded 1,019 times in 8 countries since 1958. It ranks highest today in the United States (#8243 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in British Columbia in 1996, at 31.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Chi
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi | English | 563 | 🇺🇸 United States | #8243 | 1985 | new |
| Chi | English | 140 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2002 | – |
| Chi | English | 94 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1959 | – |
| Chi | English | 80 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 1983 | – |
| Chi | English | 71 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1996 | – |
| Chi | English | 30 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 1996 | – |
Questions about Chi
How popular is the name Chi?
In 2025 it ranked #8243 in the United States. Official registers record 1,019 births across 8 countries.
When was Chi most popular?
It peaked in British Columbia in 1996, at 31.3 births per 100,000.
Is Chi a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Chi is a boy name.