Name Meaning & Origin
"The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Ginger is an English given name, nickname, and surname. As a diminutive of Virginia, the female variants of the name are Gingee, Gingie, Ginjer, Jinger, Gingerline.
Ginger is an English given name, nickname, and surname. As a diminutive of Virginia, the female variants of the name are Gingee, Gingie, Ginjer, Jinger, Gingerline.
Life Path 6 — Nurturing & Responsibility: Compassionate, family-oriented, and generous.
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Root element "Ginger" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "The pungent aromatic rhizome of a tropical Asian herb, Zingiber officinale, used as a spice and as a stimulant and acarminative.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~46,211 people named Ginger in the US. Peaked in 1971 with 1,670 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Ginger is 6, associated with Nurturing & Responsibility. Soul Urge: 5. Personality: 1.
Ginger is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 46,211 people in the United States are named Ginger. The name peaked in 1971 with 1,670 recorded uses.
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