Is Ginny a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Ginny is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Ginny?

It’s currently ranked #896 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Ginny Girl

Popularity: #896 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationJIN-ee / ˈdʒɪni

English; Latin

Meaning

English: Diminutive of Virginia; Latin: Pure

Historical & Cultural Background

Ginny is often considered a diminutive form of the name Virginia, which has roots in Latin. The name Virginia was popularized in the United States in the 19th century. Ginny gained popularity as a standalone name in the mid-20th century. It is often associated with warmth and friendliness.

Trend Summary

Ginny has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable increase during the 1940s and 1950s.

Variants

Gin
Ginnie

International Variants

Gina (Italian)
Virginia (Spanish)

Famous people named Ginny

Ginny Weasley is a character from the Harry Potter series, known for her strong personality and magical abilities.

Ginny Owens is a contemporary Christian music artist recognized for her songwriting and vocal talent.

Ginny Simms was an American singer and actress popular in the 1940s.

Ginny McSwain is a notable American television producer and writer.

Fictional characters named Ginny

Ginny Weasley from the Harry Potter series is a key character who becomes a skilled witch and Harry Potter's love interest.

Ginny Baker from the television series Pitch is a talented female pitcher who breaks barriers in Major League Baseball.

Sibling Suggestions

Gina Jenna Lily Molly Lucy Ella

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ginny was first seen in the United States in 1918. Ginny has ranked as high as #881 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in California, Ohio, New York, Illinois, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Ginny has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ginny (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
UT	6	38%
IA	5	31%
TN	5	31%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1918	5
1923	7
1924	10
1926	5
1927	10
1928	11
1929	6
1930	9
1932	15
1933	15
1934	10
1935	14
1936	14
1937	13
1938	22
1939	12
1940	27
1941	43
1942	65
1943	75
1944	80
1945	119
1946	147
1947	135
1948	132
1949	81
1950	75
1951	95
1952	108
1953	97
1954	102
1955	98
1956	122
1957	229
1958	242
1959	233
1960	230
1961	210
1962	200
1963	196
1964	172
1965	113
1966	92
1967	105
1968	100
1969	98
1970	125
1971	154
1972	147
1973	138
1974	137
1975	138
1976	128
1977	142
1978	145
1979	155
1980	144
1981	149
1982	149
1983	116
1984	107
1985	103
1986	93
1987	65
1988	76
1989	59
1990	70
1991	60
1992	56
1993	41
1994	43
1995	30
1996	27
1997	22
1998	28
1999	29
2000	24
2001	18
2002	20
2003	18
2004	19
2005	17
2006	33
2007	26
2008	32
2009	22
2010	21
2011	26
2012	18
2013	21
2014	30
2015	21
2016	23
2017	27
2018	26
2019	32
2020	34
2021	38
2022	59
2023	63
2024	54