Shi
Girl nameShi has been given to 412 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It peaked in 2001.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
412
Peak year
2001 (28 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1974
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
81% girls / 19% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Shi — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Shi.
FAQ
How popular is the name Shi?
Shi has been given to 412 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Shi peak?
Shi peaked in 2001, when 28 babies were given the name.
Is Shi a girl or boy name?
Shi is primarily a girl name (81% of babies named Shi are girls).
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