Jinnie Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationJIN-ee / /ˈdʒɪni/English; diminutive of Virginia
Meaning
Diminutive of Virginia: pure; maiden
Historical & Cultural Background
Jinnie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Virginia, which has Latin roots. The name Virginia gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 16th century. Jinnie, as a variant, reflects a trend of creating affectionate or informal versions of traditional names.
Trend Summary
Jinnie has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often associated with vintage name trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ginny
- Jinny
International Variants
- Ginevra (Italian)
- Virginia (Spanish)
Famous people named Jinnie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jinnie was first seen in the United States in 1881. Jinnie has ranked as high as #866 nationally, which occurred in 1927, and has been most popular in Alabama, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Jinnie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jinnie (1927)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MS | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1881 | 6 |
| 1882 | 7 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1890 | 7 |
| 1894 | 7 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 9 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1902 | 7 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1906 | 13 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1908 | 8 |
| 1910 | 12 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1917 | 13 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 16 |
| 1920 | 21 |
| 1921 | 17 |
| 1922 | 20 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1924 | 16 |
| 1925 | 19 |
| 1926 | 18 |
| 1927 | 23 |
| 1928 | 10 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 18 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 14 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 13 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 13 |
| 1942 | 8 |
| 1943 | 10 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 15 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1950 | 11 |
| 1951 | 18 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1955 | 11 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 10 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 5 |