Ginger
Ginger: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛdΝ‘ΚΙͺndΝ‘ΚΙ/
Meaning and origin of Ginger
- A female given name from English and nickname. Popularized by actress Ginger Rogers
- A given name for animals having ginger- or orange-coloured fur or feathers.
Etymology
A diminutive of Virginia; also a nickname for someone or something with ginger-coloured hair.
How popular is Ginger?
Since 1880, 46,218 girls and 42 boys in the U.S. have been named Ginger (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #187 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #3125 in 1964. In 2025, 47 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Ginger
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Ginger FAQ
What does the name Ginger mean?
A female given name from English and nickname. Popularized by actress Ginger Rogers A given name for animals having ginger- or orange-coloured fur or feathers. A diminutive of Virginia; also a nickname for someone or something with ginger-coloured hair.
What is the origin of the name Ginger?
Ginger is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Ginger?
Since 1880, 46,218 girls and 42 boys in the U.S. have been named Ginger (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #187 in 1971. Its highest rank for boys was #3125 in 1964. In 2025, 47 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ginger a boy or girl name?
Ginger is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 46,218 girls and 42 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.