Declining since 1985, #2,076 for girls today.
Popularity of Gina since 1880
Babies named Gina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 45 |
| 1890s | 88 |
| 1900s | 38 |
| 1910s | 167 |
| 1920s | 283 |
| 1930s | 321 |
| 1940s | 982 |
| 1950s | 13,984 |
| 1960s | 52,371 |
| 1970s | 38,120 |
| 1980s | 24,461 |
| 1990s | 14,882 |
| 2000s | 5,261 |
| 2010s | 1,416 |
| 2020s | 638 |
Meaning & origin
Gina saw its greatest popularity in the 1960s, reaching a peak rank in 1967, when it was a stylish short form among Italian-American families and beyond. Since 1985, its usage has been steadily falling; by 2025 it had dropped to rank 2,076 with only 1 in 17,859 baby girls receiving the name. The name was most common in Maryland, New York, and Florida, reflecting its concentration in states with large Italian-American communities. While many short forms from that era have faded, Gina retains a bright, friendly sound and a straightforward spelling that feels both vintage and modern.
Gina originated as a Italian diminutive of names like Georgina (feminine form of George) and Luigina (feminine form of Luigi). It has been used independently since the 19th century. In Japan, Gina is also a name meaning 'silver', written with the kanji 銀. The name gained international recognition through actresses such as Gina Lollobrigida.
Where Gina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Gina” around the world
Where Gina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
130
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Gina
Names that share Gina's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Gina
Names whose popularity has moved with Gina's over the last 50 years.
