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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Ginny — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Ginnie|Gino
LatinGirl↓ Fading

Ginny

JIN-ee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#3021
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#3021
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 19
Peak rank
#2737 in 2023
5yr change
-284 ranks
Birth frequency
1.5 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #3021 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Latin girl names
Ginny

Popularity score: 19  ·  SSA Rank: #3021

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-284 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ClassicVintageGirl2-syllableLatin RootNicknameEnglishPlayfulWarmTimelessDiminutive
Character
fiery spiritloyal heartspirited couragedetermined strengthvibrant energy
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Ginnys

musicalskilledartisticcourageousloyal
STRONG
High confidence

Ginny is a Latin girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #3021 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -284 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#3021 · very rare
Ginny at a Glance
Meaning:Diminutive of Virginia, from the Latin 'virgo' meaning virgin or pure. Popularized as a standalone name in English-speaking countries.
Language root:Latin · English
Peak rank:#2737 in 2023
5yr change:-284 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Ginny Weasley
Harry Potter character
Ginny Ruffin
Jazz singer
Similar Sound
JennyPennyWinnieMinnieZinnia
Similar Style
LucyMollyDaisyLilyRubyRosie
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Ginny
LucyHarryJamesLilyOliverCharlotteJackSophia
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Ginny illustration
Name Intelligence
Ginny · Overview
Summary

Ginny is a Latin girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #3021 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 16/100 ↑ Rising

Strengths
Classic · Vintage character
Ginny carries a warm, playful quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 284 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
ginny.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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