Chi is a unisex name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find how many babies have been named Chi across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Chi has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 1,326 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 237 births |
| Scotland since 1974 | 65 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 6 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Chi per year, United States (1970 to 2025). United States peaked in 1982 (48/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (18/yr) · Scotland peaked in 1975 (7/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1991 (3/yr).
Chi is an uncommon baby name in the United States. It was most common in 1982, when it ranked #3,367 nationally (given to 53 babies that year).
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