Ginger
Ginger is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Piquant spice, derived from Middle English and Latin; or a diminutive form of Virginia meaning 'pure'.
Origin and history
Ginger is an English given name originally derived from the spice name, or used as a nickname for Virginia or someone with reddish hair. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century, largely influenced by classic American pop culture. In recent decades, its usage in the U.S. has become significantly less common.
Popularity in the United States
46,218 babies in the United States have been named Ginger since 1880. It ranks #618 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1819.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.2 %)
- CA (9.3 %)
- NC (5.2 %)
- TN (4.9 %)
- GA (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 111 |
| 1920-1930 | 291 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,000 |
| 1940-1950 | 4,194 |
| 1950-1960 | 9,012 |
| 1960-1970 | 11,699 |
| 1970-1980 | 11,780 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,367 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,227 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,393 |
| 2010-2019 | 862 |
| 2020-2029 | 282 |
Famous people named Ginger
- Ginger Rogers: Actress, Dancer
- Ginger Zee: Meteorologist, Journalist
- Ginger Fish: Musician, Drummer
Fun facts
- The name reached high cultural visibility in the mid-20th century thanks to legendary actress and dancer Ginger Rogers.
- The English spice word traces back through Old French and Latin ultimately to the Sanskrit word 'srngaveram'.