Name meaning & stats
Shi
Shi. 412 US babies since 1940, peak 2001. Notable Shis are 1.4× over-represented as actors.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2001
412 US babies were named Shi between 1940 and 2025.
Shi around the world
- England & Wales: 35 babies since 1996, peak 2008
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Shis end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.4× | Low · 3 people |
| Singer | 1.3× | Low · 2 people |
| Footballer | 0.9× | Low · 1 people |
| Basketball player | 1.1× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are actors, Shis show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
1 in 2 Sheys spell it Shi
- Shey 59%
- Zhi 41%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 2001)