Xinyi
A feminine Chinese name meaning "trustworthy" or "reliable".
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the first name Xinyi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Xinyi today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Xinyi births was 2015 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Xinyi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Xinyi with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
131
~ 1 in 2,616,445 Americans
Peak year
2015
13 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2020 SSA rank
#11,030
Tracked since 2005
Census
Xinyi in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 2,076 people with the first name Xinyi, which placed it at #7,366 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#7,366
National first-name rank
People counted
2.1K
2,076 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.7
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
89.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Xinyi
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Xinyi is Asian/Pacific Islander at 89.7%. The next largest groups are White (7.2%) and Black (1.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Xinyi described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Xinyi at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander89.7% · 1,863
- White7.2% · 150
- Black or African American1.4% · 30
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 18
- Two or more races0.6% · 12
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 3
Popularity
Xinyi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Xinyi from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 98 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xinyi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Xinyi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Xinyis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Xinyi
The given name Xinyi is of Chinese origin, with its roots tracing back to the ancient Chinese language and culture. The name is composed of two distinct characters, "Xin" and "Yi," each carrying its own symbolic meaning.
The first character, "Xin," is a profound word in Chinese philosophy, often translated as "sincerity," "truthfulness," or "integrity." It is a concept deeply ingrained in the Confucian teachings, emphasizing the importance of cultivating virtues such as honesty, authenticity, and moral uprightness.
The second character, "Yi," has a multitude of meanings, including "righteous," "just," "upright," and "ethical." In Chinese tradition, "Yi" is closely associated with the pursuit of moral excellence, embodying the ideals of fairness, justice, and adherence to ethical principles.
The combination of these two characters, "Xinyi," creates a name that encompasses the virtues of sincerity, truthfulness, and moral righteousness. Historically, this name was often bestowed upon individuals with the hope that they would embody these noble qualities throughout their lives.
Xinyi has a long-standing presence in Chinese literature and historical records. One of the earliest references to this name can be found in the classic text "The Analects of Confucius," where the concept of "Xinyi" is discussed as a fundamental virtue that should guide one's actions and interactions with others.
Throughout Chinese history, several notable figures have carried the name Xinyi, leaving an indelible mark on various fields. One such individual was Xinyi Zhang (1633-1717), a renowned scholar and philosopher during the Qing Dynasty, known for his contributions to the Neo-Confucian school of thought.
Another remarkable figure was Xinyi Liu (1823-1901), a prominent calligrapher and artist who played a significant role in preserving and promoting traditional Chinese calligraphy and painting techniques.
In the realm of literature, Xinyi Chen (1890-1976) was a celebrated writer and poet renowned for her lyrical and introspective works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.
The name Xinyi also found its way into the annals of Chinese martial arts. Xinyi Wang (1757-1828) was a renowned master of the Xingyi Quan martial art, renowned for his skill and dedication to preserving this ancient practice.
Another notable figure was Xinyi Zhu (1611-1672), a skilled military strategist and general during the Ming Dynasty, who played a crucial role in defending the empire against foreign invasions.
These are but a few examples of the many individuals throughout Chinese history who have borne the name Xinyi, each contributing to the rich tapestry of culture, philosophy, art, and martial tradition.
People
Xinyi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Xinyi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with X
Other first names starting with X with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Xinyi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Xinyi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 131 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Xinyi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,616,445 US residents.
Is Xinyi a common name?
We classify Xinyi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 132 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Xinyi most popular?
The single biggest year for Xinyi was 2015, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Xinyi is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Xinyi in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 2,076 people with the name Xinyi, or 0.69 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #7,366 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Xinyi in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Xinyi?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Xinyi leans strongly female. 1,906 people counted with this name were female (91.9%), compared with 169 male bearers (8.1%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Xinyi?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Xinyi is Asian/Pacific Islander at 89.7%. The next largest groups are White (7.2%) and Black (1.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Xinyi most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Xinyi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.7% (1,863 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Xinyi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Xinyi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Xinyi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Xinyi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Xinyi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Xinyi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have Xinyi as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Xinyi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.