How Many People Are Named Ginny?

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

Ginny
Very Rare
Italian

Ginny, a very rare female name, is held by just 6,577 people in the US today, making up 1 in 50,176 Americans. The majority of those named Ginny are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~6,577
Living in US
1 in 50,176
Americans
1958
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ginevra
🌐
Origin
Italian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Charming Nostalgic Warm
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 symbolizes spiritual growth and humanitarian efforts.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,577
Worldwide Bearers
#21,144
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
145
🇲🇾 Malaysia
137
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
130
🇸🇬 Singapore
119
🇿🇲 Zambia
98
🇵🇪 Peru
83
🇲🇽 Mexico
67
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
57
🇸🇪 Sweden
52
🇻🇪 Venezuela
52

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
6,577 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 56
801
Would be under 30 (11%)
3,192
Would be 30–60 (42%)
3,604
Would be over 60 (47%)

All 7,597 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: 1958

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
65
Modern Appeal
35
International
5

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

📜 Ginny Through the Generations

Ginny peaked in popularity in 1958 with 242 births, reflecting its vintage charm. Today, the name's resurgence suggests a blend of classic appeal and modern revival. With an average age of 56, most Ginneys are in their 30s to 60s, indicating a strong connection to mid-century America.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 619
Texas 455
Ohio 342
New York 300
Illinois 290
Pennsylvania 239
Florida 160
North Carolina 152
Georgia 149
Michigan 134

✨ Similar Names to Ginny

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ginny's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Ginny

How Many People Have the Name Ginny?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,577 people in the United States currently share the name Ginny. That works out to roughly 1 in every 50,176 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ginny a Common or Rare Name?

Ginny 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 Ginny Mean?

Ginny means "creative variant of Ginevra" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ginny Most Popular?

The name Ginny reached peak popularity in 1958, with 242 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 Ginny?

Approximately 6,577 people named Ginny live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,597. That works out to roughly 1 in 50,176 Americans.

Is Ginny a rare name?

Ginny is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 50,176 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ginny mean?

Ginny means "creative variant of Ginevra" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Ginny more male or female?

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

When was Ginny most popular?

Ginny peaked in 1958 with 242 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 US6,577
All-Time Births7,597
1 in X1 in 50,176
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age56
Peak Year1958
World Rank#21,144
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.