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Li

girl name

Li entered the US charts in 1952, peaked at #4884 in 1983, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

Popularity 19522025

19522009
US babies named Li per year from 1952 to 2025
rank today
#4884
peak (1983)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share

Rank by decade

DecadeAverage rank
1950s#5563
1970s#7313
1980s#7502
1990s#9617
2000s#11680

Living bearers

About 200 people named Li are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Li alive today was born around 1994, making them about 31 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Li in 2025?
Li is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
When was the name Li most popular?
Li peaked in 1983, reaching #4884 among US girl names.
Will my child share the name Li with classmates?
Li will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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