NAME PROFILE
Ginger
Ginger is an English name derived from the Old French word 'gingembre' for the spice. It often evokes feelings of warmth, vibrancy, and zest for life, reflecting someone with a spirited and lively personality.
Key Stats
| Total births | 46,260 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1971 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1923 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 24%TX — 23%NY — 19%FL — 18%IL — 17%
Notable People
Ginger Rogers (Actress, *Top Hat*) · Ginger Baker (Drummer, *Cream*) · Ginger Spice (Mel B, Singer, *Spice Girls*) · Ginger Zee (Meteorologist, *Good Morning America*) · Ginger Snaps (Film, *Ginger Snaps* series)
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