Ginger
girl name#3296 in 2025Ginger entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #187 in 1971, ranks #3296 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
#3296
rank today
#187
peak (1971)
47
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2166 |
| 1920s | #1546 |
| 1930s | #825 |
| 1940s | #382 |
| 1950s | #283 |
| 1960s | #254 |
| 1970s | #229 |
| 1980s | #569 |
| 1990s | #1383 |
| 2000s | #1503 |
| 2010s | #2337 |
| 2020s | #3339 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Ginger has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 40,000 people named Ginger are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ginger alive today was born around 1966, making them about 59 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ginger in 2025?
- Ginger ranks #3296 among US girl names in 2025, with 47 babies given the name.
- When was the name Ginger most popular?
- Ginger peaked in 1971, reaching #187 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ginger with classmates?
- Ginger will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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