Ginnie Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationJIN-ee / ˈdʒɪniEnglish; diminutive of Virginia
Meaning
Diminutive of Virginia: 'pure'
Historical & Cultural Background
Ginnie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Virginia, which has Latin origins. The name Virginia gained popularity in the United States during the 19th century. Ginnie, as a variant, reflects a trend of using diminutives for endearment. It is primarily used in English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Ginnie has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, often associated with vintage name trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Ginny
International Variants
- Virginia (Latin)
- Ginevra (Italian)
Famous people named Ginnie
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ginnie was first seen in the United States in 1927. Ginnie has ranked as high as #1116 nationally, which occurred in 1960, and has been most popular in California, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Ginnie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Ginnie (1962)
State | Births | Share |
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TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1927 | 5 |
1928 | 5 |
1931 | 5 |
1932 | 7 |
1933 | 7 |
1934 | 5 |
1936 | 6 |
1937 | 11 |
1938 | 7 |
1942 | 11 |
1943 | 9 |
1944 | 16 |
1945 | 16 |
1946 | 12 |
1947 | 10 |
1948 | 21 |
1949 | 10 |
1950 | 12 |
1951 | 15 |
1952 | 9 |
1953 | 15 |
1954 | 7 |
1955 | 18 |
1956 | 15 |
1957 | 13 |
1958 | 21 |
1959 | 19 |
1960 | 30 |
1961 | 19 |
1962 | 21 |
1963 | 23 |
1964 | 12 |
1965 | 17 |
1966 | 16 |
1967 | 8 |
1968 | 7 |
1969 | 11 |
1970 | 7 |
1971 | 15 |
1972 | 28 |
1973 | 13 |
1974 | 17 |
1975 | 17 |
1976 | 19 |
1977 | 12 |
1978 | 11 |
1979 | 16 |
1980 | 20 |
1981 | 17 |
1982 | 16 |
1983 | 15 |
1984 | 11 |
1985 | 11 |
1986 | 8 |
1987 | 6 |
1988 | 9 |
1990 | 6 |
1991 | 7 |
1996 | 5 |
1997 | 8 |
1998 | 6 |
2014 | 9 |
2021 | 7 |