How Many People Are Named Mi?

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

Mi
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Mi, a very rare female name, is held by just 694 people in the US today, making up 1 in 475,205 Americans. Its peak popularity was in 1981 with 28 births, but it remains stable, sitting comfortably between classic and modern.

~1,151
Living in US
1 in 287,966
Americans
1981
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Mei
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Innovative Sophisticated Mysterious
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

941,580
Worldwide Bearers
#970
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
367,595
🇲🇲 Myanmar
362,798
🇻🇳 Vietnam
83,671
🇮🇳 India
27,572
🇹🇭 Thailand
21,394
🇯🇵 Japan
13,785
🇺🇸 United States
12,541
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
10,345
🇰🇭 Cambodia
7,757
🇲🇬 Madagascar
4,232

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
694 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 38
216
Would be under 30 (30%)
422
Would be 30–60 (59%)
83
Would be over 60 (12%)

All 721 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: 1981

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
68
International
100

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

📜 Mi Through the Generations

Mi's journey through the generations shows a steady presence rather than explosive growth. With 216 under 30, 422 aged 30-60, and 83 over 60, the name is fairly evenly distributed across age groups, indicating its timeless appeal. its rarity, Mi has managed to maintain a consistent presence, with no significant decline since its peak in 1981.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kansas 78
California 76
New York 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mi's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Mi

How Many People Have the Name Mi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,151 people in the United States currently share the name Mi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 287,966 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mi a Common or Rare Name?

Mi 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 Mi Mean?

Mi means "creative variant of Mei" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mi in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Mi Most Popular?

The name Mi reached peak popularity in 1981, with 28 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 Mi?

Approximately 1,151 people named Mi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,151. That works out to roughly 1 in 287,966 Americans.

Is Mi a rare name?

Mi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 287,966 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mi mean?

Mi means "creative variant of Mei" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Mi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mi are male and 100% are female.

When was Mi most popular?

Mi peaked in 1981 with 28 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 US1,151
All-Time Births1,151
1 in X1 in 287,966
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age38
Peak Year1981
World Rank#970
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.