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Ginger

Female name · ↓ Falling

16,614
Total Births
1971
Peak Year
Rank 2023
1933
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Ginger

Ginger is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1970s with significant usage. Approximately 16,614 Americans have been given this name since 1880.

📊 Popularity by Decade
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1930s381 births
1940s1,696 births
1950s3,616 births
1960s4,589 births
1970s4,650 births
1980s1,682 births
❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Ginger?

Ginger has been given to 16,614 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1971 with 651 births that year.

Is Ginger a boy or girl name?

Ginger is primarily used as a female name in the United States.

When was Ginger most popular?

Ginger was most popular in 1971, when 651 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.

How old is the name Ginger?

Ginger first appeared in US records in 1933.

⚡ Quick Facts
GenderFemale
Total Births16,614
Peak Year1971
Peak Count651
2023 RankNot in top 1000
First Recorded1933
TrendFalling