Total births
962
Unisex name · since 1916
Vi
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 962 babies named Vi, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9618
- among girls today
- 962
- born since 1916
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- more common than other girls
Vi currently ranks #9618 among unisex names in America, with 962 babies recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Vi recorded 962 times among girls since 1916, holding rank #9618 nationally today, ahead of 46% of girls, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2025.
- #9618 among girls today
- 962 born since 1916
- 1980s peak decade
- 46% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Vi is currently the #9618 unisex name in America, more common than 46% of girls - 962 born since 1916, peaking in the 1980s.
- #9618
- among girls today
- 962
- born since 1916
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- more common than other girls
Vi vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9618
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 46% of names given to girls today.
1980s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Vi was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
31 babies were named Vi in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
How Vi compares
962 Top 32% higher than 68% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Vi's all-time total is 152% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Vi | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 962 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 31 | 48 | 19,840 |
Vi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Vi's SSA record in two at 1994 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1982 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Vi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1982
Current rank
#9,618
Active since
1916
Vi popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2025
- Peak year (1982)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Vi popularity over time - boys
125 total births recorded since 1980 (Vi as boys' name)
Vi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Vi's strongest decade.
251 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Vi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 10
1920s
10 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 13
1940s
13 births
- 1950s 44
1950s
44 births
- 1960s 30
1960s
30 births
- 1970s 26
1970s
26 births
- 1980s
1980s
251 births
- 1990s
1990s
219 births
- 2000s
2000s
190 births
- 2010s
2010s
107 births
- 2020s 62
2020s
62 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 251 births (26% of all-time use).
How Vi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Vi's total volume
Vi vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Vi by state
Where Vi concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 201 | 20.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 49 | 5.1% |
California share of Vi's total US births 20.9%
Even split
201 of 962 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vi? ▼
Vi has been given to 962 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #9618 as of the latest data. 31 babies were born in 1982, its single highest year.
When was Vi most popular? ▼
Vi was most popular in the 1980s decade with 251 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Vi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vi are California (201 births), Texas (49 births).
Is Vi a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Vi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 962 births, and as a boy's name it has 125 births.
How long has the name Vi been used? ▼
Vi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 110 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Vi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Virginia, Victoria, Vivian, Violet, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Vi's data
- Vi's decade-level peak was the 1980s (251 total births); usage has since declined to 62 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Vis (201 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Vi
Nearby Names Like Vi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vi
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Vivian Girl
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Vicki Girl
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Related Names
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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, 1916–2025 (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. "Vi: #9618 Unisex Name - 962 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vi. 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 Vi 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.