A 1980s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Ginna since 1947
Babies named Ginna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 54 |
| 1960s | 119 |
| 1970s | 141 |
| 1980s | 171 |
| 1990s | 110 |
| 2000s | 102 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Ginna is a short and sweet name that saw its peak popularity in 1980, when it ranked highest among recorded years. After declining in the 1990s, it has been rising again since 2013, suggesting a modest revival. The name is used almost exclusively for girls and is rare enough that in 2025 only about 1 in 146,115 newborn girls were named Ginna. Its first recorded use in the United States was in 1947, and its trajectory indicates a slow but steady comeback. While not currently among the most popular names, Ginna offers a familiar yet uncommon choice for parents seeking a vintage nickname-name.
Ginna originated as a diminutive of Virginia, a name derived from the Latin 'virgo' meaning 'maid' or 'virgin,' or from Regina, meaning 'queen.' It emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century, gaining moderate use during the 1980s.
“Ginna” around the world
Where Ginna lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gin, Gigi
Sibling names for Ginna
Names that share Ginna's style, for a brother or sister.
