—2024 rank
1971peak year
46,114babies named Ginger since 1880
▼ 25%5-year trend
Ginger popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Ginger mean?
From the English word for the spice; also a nickname for Virginia. Popularized by 1930s screen star Ginger Rogers.
OriginEnglish
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, nature
Names like Ginger
Same era, same vibe — if you like Ginger, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Gingers
- Ginger Rogers, actress
Spellings & variants
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