Ginny Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Ginny is a sweet and charming name that is often used as a nickname for Virginia, Jennifer, or Genevieve.
Meaning of the Name Ginny
Ginny is a diminutive form of the name Virginia. It originated from the Old English name, 'ġēan', which means 'maiden, virgin'. Ginny is often used as a nickname for girls named Virginia, Jennifer, or Genevieve. It has a sweet and charming connotation, evoking a sense of youth and innocence.
Popularity of the Name Ginny
The popularity for the name Ginny peaked in popularity in the year 1958 with 242 births, which ranked number 1,129 out of 10,391 unique names for that year. Ginny had the most female births in 1958 with 242, which ranked number 630 out of 7,027 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Ginny has increased sharply over the last ten years from 18 births to 58 births, an increase of 222.22%. Among females, Ginny has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 18 births to 58 births, an increase of 222.22%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ginny
- 20 Year Trend of Ginny: 190.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Ginny: 222.22%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ginny: 222.22%
Popularity of Ginny by State
Among females, Ginny was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ginny. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1061 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ginny
- Total Births of Ginny: 65 (12.41%)
- Female Births of Ginny: 65 (12.41%)
Given the upward trend of Ginny over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 12.41% increase in total births, for a total of 65 births in 2024. For Females, births for Ginny have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 65 female births in 2024, an increase of 12.41%.