Chi Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationchee / tʃiChinese; Italian
Meaning
Chinese: 'wisdom'; Italian: 'he' or 'his'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, the name Chi is often associated with wisdom and intelligence, reflecting values of knowledge and learning. It can also be a short form of longer names that start with 'Chi'. In Italian, Chi is used as a pronoun meaning 'he' or 'his', though it is less common as a standalone name. The name has gained some popularity in various cultures due to its simplicity and phonetic appeal.
Trend Summary
The name Chi has seen limited popularity in the U.S., often appearing in multicultural contexts.
Similar Names
Variants
- Chi-Chi
International Variants
- Chi (Chinese)
- Khi (Vietnamese)
Famous people named Chi
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Chi was first seen in the United States in 1970. Chi has ranked as high as #1120 nationally, which occurred in 1985, and has been most popular in California, New York, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Chi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Chi (1994)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 12 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 15 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 23 |
| 1984 | 13 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 11 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 12 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 15 |
| 2024 | 15 |