Yi Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Yi is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Yi has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Yi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9449th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 10204th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 6116th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 19264th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18582nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14799th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13812th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Yi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Yi"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Yi"

"Yi" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 9449th of 16616 38
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 10204th of 24088 82
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 6116th of 23106 169
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 19264th of 19264 5
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 18582nd of 27321 22
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 14799th of 35406 79
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 13812th of 30306 66

Regional Popularity of "Yi" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 100.00%
3628th/3628
- -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - 100.00%
2759th/2759

Regional Popularity of "Yi" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 100.00%
3436th/3436
- -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Yi"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Yi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.