Total births
67
Unisex name · since 2001
Zi
Since 2001, U.S. Social Security records show 67 babies named Zi, peaking in 2005. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 67
- total births
- 2001–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
Zi sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 67 recorded since 2001.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zi has been recorded 67 times among girls since 2001, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2001 to 2017.
- 67 total births
- 2001–2017 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 78% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
67 girls have been named Zi since 2001, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2017.
- 67
- total births
- 2001–2017
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 78%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
78% of everyone ever named Zi was born in this single decade.
2005
Single peak year
12 babies were named Zi in 2005 - its busiest year on record.
Zi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zi splits its recorded history at 2007: 42% of all births land in the more recent half, 58% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2004 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zi at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
2005
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2001
Zi popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2001–2017
- Peak year (2005)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Zi popularity over time - boys
65 total births recorded since 2002 (Zi as boys' name)
Zi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Zi's strongest decade.
52 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 78% of all-time use.
Zi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
52 births
- 2010s 15
2010s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 52 births (78% of all-time use).
Zi by state
Where Zi concentrates geographically, total births since 2001
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 24 | 35.8% |
New York share of Zi's total US births 35.8%
24 of 67 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zi? ▼
Zi has been given to 67 babies in the U.S. since 2001, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2017. 12 babies were born in 2005, its single highest year.
When was Zi most popular? ▼
Zi was most popular in the 2000s decade with 52 total births. The single peak year was 2005.
Where is Zi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zi are New York (24 births).
Is Zi a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Zi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 67 births, and as a boy's name it has 65 births.
How long has the name Zi been used? ▼
Records for Zi go back to 2001, giving 17 years of history through 2017.
What names are similar to Zi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zion, Zina, Zia, Zita, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zi's data
- Zi's decade-level peak was the 2000s (52 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Zis (24 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Zi
Nearby Names Like Zi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zi
Zion Girl
#1909 7,026 births
Zina Girl
#5619 5,063 births
Zia Girl
#1191 3,228 births
Zita Girl
#8964 2,977 births
Ziva Girl
#1431 2,805 births
Compare Zi side by side: Zi vs Zion Zi vs Zina Zi vs Zia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 2001–2017 (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. "Zi: Baby Name Since 2001 - 67 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zi. 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 Zi 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 July 2026.