Ginny
Ginny: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หdอกสษชni/
Meaning and origin of Ginny
- A diminutive of the female given names Virginia and Ginevra.
Etymology
Diminutive + -y
How popular is Ginny?
Since 1880, 7,648 girls in the U.S. have been named Ginny. Its highest rank for girls was #631 in 1958. In 2025, 48 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Ginny FAQ
What does the name Ginny mean?
A diminutive of the female given names Virginia and Ginevra. Diminutive + -y
How popular is the name Ginny?
Since 1880, 7,648 girls in the U.S. have been named Ginny. Its highest rank for girls was #631 in 1958. In 2025, 48 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Ginny a boy or girl name?
Ginny is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 7,648 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.