Declining since 2010.
Popularity of Jinger since 1950
Babies named Jinger per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 36 |
| 1960s | 87 |
| 1970s | 129 |
| 1980s | 99 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 86 |
| 2020s | 24 |
Meaning & origin
Jinger is a modern respelling of Ginger, a name that has been in occasional use since the early 20th century. Its peak popularity came in 1982, according to Social Security data, but it has never been common. The name has been on a downward trajectory since around 2010, and it did not rank in the top 1000 in any recent year. No states recorded notable concentrations of the name. As a rare and invented variant, Jinger offers a distinctive alternative to more familiar names, though its meaning remains tied to the original English word for the spice or a nickname for red hair.
Jinger is a modern respelling of the name Ginger, which itself is derived from the English word for the spice or as a nickname for someone with red hair. The J spelling appears to be a 20th-century innovation, possibly influenced by the popularity of other 'J' names like Jennifer. It has seen occasional use, particularly in the late 20th century, but remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jin, Jinj
Variants: Ginger
Sibling names for Jinger
Names that share Jinger's style, for a brother or sister.
