Jinny
Jinny: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Jinny
- A diminutive of the female given names (chiefly) Virginia, (sometimes) Eugenia, and (rarely) Genevieve.
Etymology
Shortening, chiefly of Virginia (which is also shortened to Ginny), sometimes of Eugenia, and rarely of Genevieve (more often shortened to Genny).
How popular is Jinny?
Since 1880, 821 girls in the U.S. have been named Jinny. Its highest rank for girls was #2763 in 1948. 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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Jinny FAQ
What does the name Jinny mean?
A diminutive of the female given names (chiefly) Virginia, (sometimes) Eugenia, and (rarely) Genevieve. Shortening, chiefly of Virginia (which is also shortened to Ginny), sometimes of Eugenia, and rarely of Genevieve (more often shortened to Genny).
How popular is the name Jinny?
Since 1880, 821 girls in the U.S. have been named Jinny. Its highest rank for girls was #2763 in 1948. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Jinny a boy or girl name?
Jinny is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 821 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.