How Many People Are Named Ginger?

46,211

people in the United States are named Ginger

1 in 7,249 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1145

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0138%

Of US population

Peak Year

1971

1,670 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: JIN-jər
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

From the English word ginger for the spice or the reddish-brown colour. It can also be a diminutive of VIRGINIA, as in the case of actress and dancer Ginger Rogers (1911-1995), by whom the name was popularized.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.9%
Male
0.1%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 56.7 years old

Young (<30) 3,135
6.8%
Adult (30–60) 23,838
51.6%
Senior (>60) 19,238
41.6%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1913 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 4,288
California 3,884
North Carolina 2,165
Tennessee 2,053
Georgia 2,005
Ohio 1,846
Alabama 1,741
Illinois 1,680
Florida 1,382
Pennsylvania 1,307

💡 Fun Facts About "Ginger"

  • 43 babies were named Ginger in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1971
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1913
  • Most popular in Texas

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