Gigi Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Gigi is a name with French origins, serving as a diminutive of Georgine, which itself has Greek roots meaning 'earthworker'. It has evolved through various linguistic forms and gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly due to cultural influences such as film. The name is viewed positively, associated with youthfulness and elegance, and has notable figures in contemporary culture.
The name Gigi is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gigi has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Gigi' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5791st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 992nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1683rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4816th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4573rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2908th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Gigi' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gigi"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒiːdʒi/
Origin
French
Etymology
Gigi is a diminutive of the name Georgine or Virginie, derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'.
Meaning
earthworker
Language Evolution
Georgios (Greek), Georgine (French), Gigi (French diminutive)
Historical Usage
Gigi became more popular in the 20th century, especially after the release of the 1958 film 'Gigi' which brought the name into mainstream culture.
Variants & Derivatives
Gina, Georgina, Gigi-Marie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Gigi is often associated with elegance and charm, being perceived as a trendy and youthful name.
Famous People
Gigi Hadid (model), Gigi Leung (singer and actress), Gigi Rice (actress)
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Girl Name Trend
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 271 peak births in 1962
Geographic Spread
Popular across 32 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gigi"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Gigi"
"Gigi" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5791st of 9204 | 35 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 992nd of 12526 | 2,010 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1683rd of 19264 | 910 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4816th of 27321 | 292 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4573rd of 35406 | 468 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2908th of 30306 | 697 |
Regional Popularity of "Gigi" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Gigi" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
41.36% 921st/2227 |
33.99% 826th/2430 |
36.42% 1039th/2853 |
25.01% 694th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
55.19% 1621st/2937 |
49.24% 1715th/3483 |
55.32% 1946th/3518 |
32.47% 1313th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
66.79% 3469th/5194 |
46.02% 2907th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
83.15% 4294th/5164 |
- |
37.99% 2835th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
88.13% 3511th/3984 |
61.47% 2758th/4487 |
51.67% 3525th/6822 |
31.61% 1984th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Gigi"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gigi" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.