Total births
251
Unisex name · since 1967
Ji
Since 1967, U.S. Social Security records show 251 babies named Ji, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 251
- total births
- 1967–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
251 girls have been named Ji since 1967, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Ji has 251 recorded births among girls since 1967, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1967 to 2006.
- 251 total births
- 1967–2006 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
251 girls have been named Ji since 1967, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2006.
- 251
- total births
- 1967–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Ji was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
15 babies were named Ji in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Ji's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ji's SSA record in two at 1989 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1967, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1991 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ji at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1967
Ji popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1967–2006
- Peak year (1991)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Ji popularity over time - boys
163 total births recorded since 1976 (Ji as boys' name)
Ji by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Ji's strongest decade.
99 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Ji births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s 32
1970s
32 births
- 1980s
1980s
77 births
- 1990s
1990s
99 births
- 2000s 33
2000s
33 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 99 births (39% of all-time use).
Ji by state
Where Ji concentrates geographically, total births since 1967
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kansas | | 16 | 6.4% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 4.0% |
Kansas share of Ji's total US births 6.4%
Even split
16 of 251 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ji? ▼
Since 1967, Social Security records show 251 babies named Ji. The most recent recorded year was 2006. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 15 births.
When was Ji most popular? ▼
Ji was most popular in the 1990s decade with 99 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Ji most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ji are Kansas (16 births), California (10 births).
Is Ji a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ji is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 251 births, and as a boy's name it has 163 births.
How long has the name Ji been used? ▼
Ji has been recorded in Social Security data since 1967, spanning 40 years of data through 2006.
What names are similar to Ji? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jill, Jillian, Jimmie, Jimena, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ji's data
- Ji's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (99 total births) through the 2000s (33) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Kansas records the most Jis (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kansas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ji
Nearby Names Like Ji
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ji
Jill Girl
#6184 208,071 births
Jillian Girl
#1130 83,197 births
Jimmie Girl
22,999 births
Jimena Girl
#538 17,034 births
Jianna Girl
#996 4,306 births
Compare Ji side by side: Ji vs Jill Ji vs Jillian Ji vs Jimmie
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1967–2006 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ji: Baby Name Since 1967 - 251 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ji. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ji draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.