Qi
boy nameQi entered the US charts in 2000, peaked at #8456 in 2002, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2000–2025
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rank today
#8456
peak (2002)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #9487 |
| 2010s | #12171 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Qi are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Qi alive today was born around 2003, making them about 22 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Qi in 2025?
- Qi is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Qi most popular?
- Qi peaked in 2002, reaching #8456 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Qi with classmates?
- Qi will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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