Namesakes
Chinese Emperors:
3 emperors
Emperor Xiong Xin (a.k.a. Yi) 206 BC 
Emperor Sima Yi 365-372
Emperor Li Chen (a.k.a. Yi) 846-859
Notable Evildoers:
1 pirate
Zheng Yi Sao 1775-1844
Olympic Medalists:
1 bronze
(bronze) Tang Yi 2012 swimming