Ginny Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ginny originates from Latin as a diminutive of Virginia, meaning 'maiden' or 'virgin'. It has evolved from Virginia and its historical forms include Virginius. The name is commonly associated with friendly traits and has gained popularity in the 20th century. It has no biblical relevance but remains a beloved name in modern times.
The name Ginny is most popular in Ohio, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ginny has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled 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, 'Ginny' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5618th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1411th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 802nd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 981st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1723rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5396th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4107th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ginny' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ginny"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒɪni/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Ginny is a diminutive form of Virginia, which is derived from the Latin name 'Virginius' meaning 'maiden' or 'virgin'.
Meaning
maiden, virgin
Language Evolution
Virginia, Virginius
Historical Usage
Ginny gained popularity in the 20th century as a familiar form of Virginia, especially in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Gin, Ginnie, Ginny Mae
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Ginny is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with warmth and charm.
Famous People
Ginny Weasley, Ginny Simms, Ginny Owens
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ginny"
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 "Ginny"
"Ginny" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5618th of 9107 | 37 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1411th of 9204 | 550 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 802nd of 12526 | 2,904 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 981st of 19264 | 2,061 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1723rd of 27321 | 1,244 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5396th of 35406 | 373 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4107th of 30306 | 428 |
Regional Popularity of "Ginny" 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 "Ginny" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
68.24% 1055th/1546 |
71.66% 1115th/1556 |
64.64% 1521st/2353 |
63.41% 981st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
33.14% 738th/2227 |
28.56% 694th/2430 |
31.02% 885th/2853 |
28.50% 791st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
29.69% 872nd/2937 |
43.30% 1508th/3483 |
28.85% 1015th/3518 |
30.56% 1236th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
45.16% 1664th/3685 |
66.41% 2972nd/4475 |
31.09% 1615th/5194 |
34.75% 2195th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
75.85% 3022nd/3984 |
- |
87.73% 5985th/6822 |
70.49% 4424th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ginny"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ginny" 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.