unisex name
Li
LEE (Chinese)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 2
- Births on record 680
Li is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 69% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2023 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2001, when 23 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1952.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Li Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 18 |
| 1980s | 82 |
| 1990s | 90 |
| 2000s | 148 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 12 |
How Popular Is Li?
In 2023, Li was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Li Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Li
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Li Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Li over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Li
- Chinese LEE /liː/
Sibling Names for Li
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Li — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Li
How popular is the name Li?
In 2023, Li was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Li a girl's or a boy's name?
Li is used for both girls and boys. About 69% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Li?
Li has 1 syllable.
When was Li most popular?
Li peaked in 2001, when 23 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.