How Many People Are Named Vi?

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

Vi
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Vi is a rare name, originating from a creative blend of sounds, making it stand out among classics. With only 1,024 people bearing this name in the US, it's as unique as being 1 in 322,260 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1982 with 41 births, showing a slow decline since then.

~801
Living in US
1 in 413,794
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative blend of sounds
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined Confident
4
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

458,015
Worldwide Bearers
#2,220
Global Rank
🇻🇳 Vietnam
330,387
🇮🇳 India
66,552
🇰🇭 Cambodia
33,197
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
11,426
🇺🇸 United States
5,411
🇨🇦 Canada
2,301
🇳🇵 Nepal
1,988
🇪🇨 Ecuador
1,653
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,283
🇲🇾 Malaysia
491

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
119 (12%)
♀ Female
905 (88%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 34
426
Would be under 30 (39%)
547
Would be 30–60 (51%)
107
Would be over 60 (10%)

All 1,080 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: 1982

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
68
International
100

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

📜 Vi Through the Generations

Vi has seen a steady presence through the decades, though its peak was in 1982 when 41 babies were given this name. Today, there are 1,024 people named Vi living in the United States, with the majority falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests a balanced mix of older and younger individuals, indicating a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 228
Texas 49

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Vi's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Vi

How Many People Have the Name Vi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 801 people in the United States currently share the name Vi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 413,794 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Vi a Common or Rare Name?

Vi 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 Vi Mean?

Vi means "creative blend of sounds" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Vi in SSA data, approximately 12% are male and 88% are female.

When Was Vi Most Popular?

The name Vi reached peak popularity in 1982, with 41 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Vi?

Approximately 801 people named Vi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 801. That works out to roughly 1 in 413,794 Americans.

Is Vi a rare name?

Vi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 413,794 Americans has this name.

What does the name Vi mean?

Vi means "creative blend of sounds" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Vi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 12% of people named Vi are male and 88% are female.

When was Vi most popular?

Vi peaked in 1982 with 41 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US801
All-Time Births801
1 in X1 in 413,794
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age34
Peak Year1982
World Rank#2,220
Male %12%
Female %88%

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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.