Gina
Gina is a girl's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
Queen, well-born, or famed warrior (depending on the full name it derives from).
Origin and history
Gina is a feminine name of Italian origin, often originating as a short form of names like Luigina or Georgina. It gained widespread popularity in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it remains a familiar, classic choice though its modern usage is relatively low.
Popularity in the United States
153,057 babies in the United States have been named Gina since 1880. It ranks #260 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1468.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.6 %)
- NY (11.4 %)
- IL (6.7 %)
- PA (5.9 %)
- TX (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 45 |
| 1890-1900 | 88 |
| 1900-1910 | 38 |
| 1910-1920 | 167 |
| 1920-1930 | 283 |
| 1930-1940 | 321 |
| 1940-1950 | 982 |
| 1950-1960 | 13,984 |
| 1960-1970 | 52,371 |
| 1970-1980 | 38,120 |
| 1980-1990 | 24,461 |
| 1990-2000 | 14,882 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,261 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,416 |
| 2020-2029 | 638 |
Famous people named Gina
- Gina Rodriguez: actress
- Gina Torres: actress
- Gina Lollobrigida: actress, photojournalist
Fun facts
- Gina enjoyed significant popularity in the United States between the 1950s and 1980s.
- The name gained international prominence in the 1950s due to the fame of Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida.