Pinkie
Pinkie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Little finger; pinkish color.
Origin and history
Pinkie originated as an English nickname or given name derived from the word for the smallest finger or the color pink. It was used with moderate frequency in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it is extremely rare as a formal legal name for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
3,881 babies in the United States have been named Pinkie since 1880. It ranks #2834 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (28.7 %)
- GA (22.1 %)
- MS (20.6 %)
- TX (12.9 %)
- LA (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 243 |
| 1890-1900 | 408 |
| 1900-1910 | 488 |
| 1910-1920 | 687 |
| 1920-1930 | 707 |
| 1930-1940 | 447 |
| 1940-1950 | 393 |
| 1950-1960 | 296 |
| 1960-1970 | 146 |
| 1970-1980 | 28 |
| 1980-1990 | 31 |
| 1990-2000 | 7 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Pinkie
- Pinkie Gordon Lane: Poet, Educator
Fun facts
- Pinkie was regularly used as a standalone given name in the United States around the turn of the 20th century.
- The word 'pinkie' originates from the Dutch word 'pink', meaning 'little finger'.