How Many People Are Named Loi?

Complete statistics for the name Loi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Loi
Very Rare
Vietnamese

Loi means 'to follow' in Vietnamese, making it a name rich in cultural significance. Only 61 people named Loi live in the US today, which means 1 in 5,376,270 Americans share this rare moniker. The name peaked in popularity back in 1959 with 7 births.

~1,447
Living in US
1 in 229,060
Americans
1959
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Follows
🌐
Origin
Vietnamese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
9
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and wise.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

250,477
Worldwide Bearers
#4,195
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
225,126
🇹🇭 Thailand
8,123
🇸🇬 Singapore
4,159
🇺🇸 United States
3,756
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2,155
🇨🇳 China
673
🇨🇦 Canada
581
🇺🇬 Uganda
547
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
540
🇸🇷 Suriname
526

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
51 (82%)
♀ Female
11 (18%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 40
10
Would be under 30 (15%)
48
Would be 30–60 (74%)
7
Would be over 60 (11%)

All 65 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1959

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
48
Classic Feel
47
Modern Appeal
53
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Loi Through the Generations

Loi has maintained a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1959, when 7 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 61 individuals named Loi living in the country, reflecting a stable trend over the decades. The majority of people named Loi are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation that came of age during the name's heyday.

✨ Similar Names to Loi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Loi's Vietnamese roots

📄 About the Name Loi

How Many People Have the Name Loi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,447 people in the United States currently share the name Loi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 229,060 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Loi a Common or Rare Name?

Loi is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Loi Mean?

Loi means "follows" and comes from Vietnamese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Loi in SSA data, approximately 82% are male and 18% are female.

When Was Loi Most Popular?

The name Loi reached peak popularity in 1959, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Loi?

Approximately 1,447 people named Loi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,447. That works out to roughly 1 in 229,060 Americans.

Is Loi a rare name?

Loi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 229,060 Americans has this name.

What does the name Loi mean?

Loi means "follows" and comes from Vietnamese origins.

Is Loi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 82% of people named Loi are male and 18% are female.

When was Loi most popular?

Loi peaked in 1959 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,447
All-Time Births1,447
1 in X1 in 229,060
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age40
Peak Year1959
World Rank#4,195
Male %82%
Female %18%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.