Chi Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationchee / tʃiChinese; Italian
Meaning
Chinese: 'wisdom'; Italian: 'life'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, the name Chi can be associated with various characters and meanings depending on the specific characters used. It is often linked to positive attributes such as wisdom and intelligence. In Italian, Chi is sometimes used as a diminutive form of names like Chiara, which means 'clear' or 'bright'. The name is relatively uncommon in Western contexts but has gained some recognition due to its simplicity and elegance.
Trend Summary
The name Chi has seen limited popularity in the U.S., remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Chi-Chi
International Variants
- Chiara (Italian)
- Qì (Chinese)
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 #1344 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, and Florida. 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 (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 29 |
| 1974 | 28 |
| 1975 | 20 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 21 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 25 |
| 1981 | 19 |
| 1982 | 27 |
| 1983 | 20 |
| 1984 | 26 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 17 |
| 1987 | 14 |
| 1988 | 17 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 24 |
| 1991 | 19 |
| 1992 | 18 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 18 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 18 |