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Choi

Quick answerChoi is a Korean surname derived from the Sino-Korean element meaning "talented" or "outstanding," with roots in Chinese characters (最, 崔).

Korean · Girl · 1 syllable

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,373
TrendStable
Peak year2003
Syllables1
OriginKorean
LanguageKorean
CultureKorean
Letters4
Numerology8 Chaldean 7
Global rank#4,373

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Choi

Choi is a Korean surname derived from the Sino-Korean element meaning "talented" or "outstanding," with roots in Chinese characters (最, 崔).

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Etymology

Choi is a Korean surname derived from the Sino-Korean element meaning "talented" or "outstanding," with roots in Chinese characters (最, 崔). The name is predominantly used in Korean culture and has been borne by notable historical figures in Korean and Korean-American communities, with no specific religious association.

Choi currently ranks #4,373 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.

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