Ginger

Ginger is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 43 girls in the United States.

Ginger at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ginger

Ginger belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ginger first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #187 in 1971, and in 2024 43 babies received the name — 46,170 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ginger in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#187 in 1971
Peak year
1971
Babies named Ginger in 2024
43
Total since 1880
46,170

Ginger in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2021
Best rank
#3961 in 2021
Babies named Ginger in 2021
5
Total since 1996
5

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ginger mean?

The meaning of Ginger is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ginger a boy or girl name?

Ginger is a girl name. In 2024, 43 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ginger?

Ginger comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ginger?

Ginger first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #187 in 1971, and 43 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].