How Many People Are Named Ginger?
Complete statistics for the name Ginger: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ginger means 'reddish-brown' and has a classic charm. That's just 1 in 8,288 Americans who have this name, making it quite rare. With most people over 60, Ginger definitely skews older.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 59All 46,211 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: 1971Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ginger Through the Generations
Over the decades, Ginger has seen its popularity rise and fall. Born in the early 1970s, many of today's Gingers are now in their late 50s and early 60s. The name peaked in 1971 with 1,670 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, there are 39,817 people named Ginger living in the U.S., with a significant portion, 47%, being over 60 years old.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ginger's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Ginger
How Many People Have the Name Ginger?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,202 people in the United States currently share the name Ginger. That works out to roughly 1 in every 275,748 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ginger a Common or Rare Name?
Ginger 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 Ginger Mean?
Ginger means "reddish-brown" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ginger in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Ginger Most Popular?
The name Ginger reached peak popularity in 1971, with 1,670 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Ginger?
Approximately 1,202 people named Ginger live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,202. That works out to roughly 1 in 275,748 Americans.
Is Ginger a rare name?
Ginger is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 275,748 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ginger mean?
Ginger means "reddish-brown" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Ginger more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ginger are male and 100% are female.
When was Ginger most popular?
Ginger peaked in 1971 with 1,670 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.