Chi Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Chinese
Gender Distribution:
43% Masculine / 57% Feminine
Meaning:
Chi means 'life force' or 'energy'.
Meaning of the Name Chi
Chi is a unisex name of Chinese origin. It is derived from the Chinese word 'qi' which means 'life force' or 'energy'. In Chinese culture, chi is considered to be a vital force that flows through the body and determines a person's health and well-being. Chi is also used as a feminine given name in Nigeria, where it means 'God's protection' or 'God's grace'.
Popularity of the Name Chi
The popularity for the name Chi peaked in popularity in the year 1973 with 29 births, which ranked number 4,116 out of 14,275 unique names for that year. Chi had the most female births in 1973 with 29, which ranked number 2,506 out of 9,807 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1985 with 24, which ranked number 2,226 out of 7,588 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Chi has increased sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 35 births, an increase of 218.18%. Among females, Chi has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 21 births, an increase of 90.91%.
Nationwide Popularity of Chi
- 20 Year Trend of Chi: 150.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Chi: 218.18%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Chi: 90.91%
Popularity of Chi by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Chi. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Chi in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Chi is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Chi
- Total Births of Chi: 39 (12.27%)
- Female Births of Chi: 22 (6.68%)
Given the upward trend of Chi over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 12.27% increase in total births, for a total of 39 births in 2024. For Females, births for Chi have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 22 female births in 2024, an increase of 6.68%.