Yi is a distinctive choice, ranked #5120 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Yi in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#5120
About the Name Yi
Yi has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1673 places in five years. It was most popular in 2005 at #1243 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Yi is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Yi
Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Yi per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Yi in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Yi has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1673 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1243 in 2005. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Yi is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
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UK babies named Yi (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 1673 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Yi
Likely around 1 other Yi in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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