Li
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Li: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2010.
A short, crisp name with global reach, Li most commonly originates from Chinese, where as a surname or given name it can mean "plum" or "strength," written with various characters. It is also used in Scandinavia as a diminutive of Elisabet or Lise. Famous bearers include Li Na, the trailblazing Chinese tennis Grand Slam champion, and the ancient poet Li Bai, celebrated for his lyrical verse. The Li River in China, famed for its karst scenery, shares the same written character. In Scotland, the related name Lee – a common surname and given name derived from Old English *leah* (clearing) – offers a familiar counterpart, while Li itself brings a short, elegant multicultural choice that has appeared occasionally on Scottish birth registers.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20103 babies
- Latest (2010)
- #6383 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2010
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y