459births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
2013Peak · Scotland
#9457United States 2025
Yi is a girl name family recorded 459 times in 7 countries since 1980. It ranks highest today in the United States (#9457 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Scotland in 2013, at 10.6 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Yi
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yi | English | 210 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2008 | – |
| Yi | English | 182 | 🇺🇸 United States | #9457 | 2023 | ▲ 25 % |
| Yi | English | 35 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2019 | – |
| Yi | English | 13 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2010 | – |
| Yi | English | 7 | 🇪🇸 Catalonia | – | 2005 | – |
| Yi | English | 7 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 2008 | – |
Questions about Yi
How popular is the name Yi?
In 2025 it ranked #9457 in the United States. Official registers record 459 births across 7 countries.
When was Yi most popular?
It peaked in Scotland in 2013, at 10.6 births per 100,000.
Is Yi a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Yi is a girl name.