Holding steady.
Popularity of Pinky since 1883
Babies named Pinky per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1951, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Pinky's real moment was 1883.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 34 |
| 1900s | 22 |
| 1910s | 31 |
| 1920s | 30 |
| 1930s | 37 |
| 1940s | 36 |
| 1950s | 76 |
| 1960s | 36 |
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Pinky is a rare American name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1883. Its peak year was also 1883, the only year it saw any notable usage. The name has never ranked in the top 1,000 and its trajectory has been stable at very low frequencies. It is most often used for girls, with no states reporting significant popularity. Pinky likely originated as a playful nickname or a diminutive form, possibly influenced by the color pink or surnames like Pinkston.
Pinky is a modern English nickname or diminutive, likely derived from the word 'pink' or from names like Pinkston or Pinkney. It has been used as a given name in the United States since the 19th century, possibly as a playful or affectionate choice. Its usage has remained relatively rare and stable.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Pinkie
Sibling names for Pinky
Names that share Pinky's style, for a brother or sister.
