How Many People Are Named Gigi?

Complete statistics for the name Gigi: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Gigi
Very Rare
French

Gigi, a very rare female name, is held by just 4,020 people in the US today, making up 1 in 82,081 Americans. The name's popularity peaked in 1962 with 271 births, but it's now experiencing a resurgence among younger generations.

~213
Living in US
1 in 1,556,100
Americans
1962
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Giselle
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Charming Playful Vivacious
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes adventure, freedom, and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,328
Worldwide Bearers
#13,562
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
862
🇲🇦 Morocco
409
🇨🇳 China
374
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
373
🇳🇱 Netherlands
369
🇿🇦 South Africa
302
🇫🇷 France
280
🇶🇦 Qatar
230
🇦🇺 Australia
214
🇵🇱 Poland
188

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
4,020 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 48
1,165
Would be under 30 (26%)
1,062
Would be 30–60 (24%)
2,185
Would be over 60 (50%)

All 4,412 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1962

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
60
Modern Appeal
60
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Gigi Through the Generations

Gigi has seen its fair share of generational shifts. Born in the early 1960s, the name enjoyed its peak popularity with 271 births in 1962. Today, the average Gigi is 48 years old, with a significant portion of the name's bearers being over 60. This age distribution skews the perception of the name towards an older generation, despite its recent uptick in usage among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 873
New York 325
Texas 201
Illinois 176
Florida 112
Ohio 89
Pennsylvania 72
New Jersey 55
Michigan 50
North Carolina 32

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gigi's French roots

📄 About the Name Gigi

How Many People Have the Name Gigi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 213 people in the United States currently share the name Gigi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,556,100 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gigi a Common or Rare Name?

Gigi is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Gigi Mean?

Gigi means "creative variant of Giselle" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Gigi in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Gigi Most Popular?

The name Gigi reached peak popularity in 1962, with 271 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Gigi?

Approximately 213 people named Gigi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 213. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,556,100 Americans.

Is Gigi a rare name?

Gigi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,556,100 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gigi mean?

Gigi means "creative variant of Giselle" and comes from French origins.

Is Gigi more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gigi are male and 100% are female.

When was Gigi most popular?

Gigi peaked in 1962 with 271 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US213
All-Time Births213
1 in X1 in 1,556,100
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age48
Peak Year1962
World Rank#13,562
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.