Jinger
girl nameJinger entered the US charts in 1950, peaked at #3050 in 1965, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1950–2025
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rank today
#3050
peak (1965)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4760 |
| 1960s | #5060 |
| 1970s | #4876 |
| 1980s | #7420 |
| 1990s | #12771 |
| 2000s | #11624 |
| 2010s | #10971 |
| 2020s | #13688 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Jinger are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jinger alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jinger in 2025?
- Jinger is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jinger most popular?
- Jinger peaked in 1965, reaching #3050 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jinger with classmates?
- Jinger will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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