Ginnie

Ginnie: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl name

Pronunciation (IPA): /หˆdอกส’ษชni/

Meaning and origin of Ginnie

  • A diminutive of the female given names Virginia and Ginevra.

Etymology

Diminutive + -ie

How popular is Ginnie?

0U.S. babies in 2025
#2117peak rank (1960)
787babies since 1880

Since 1880, 787 girls in the U.S. have been named Ginnie. Its highest rank for girls was #2117 in 1960. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880โ€“2025 (SSA)

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Ginnie FAQ

What does the name Ginnie mean?

A diminutive of the female given names Virginia and Ginevra. Diminutive + -ie

How popular is the name Ginnie?

Since 1880, 787 girls in the U.S. have been named Ginnie. Its highest rank for girls was #2117 in 1960. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.

Is Ginnie a boy or girl name?

Ginnie is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 787 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ€“2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.