Gin
Pronunciation: [ j-IHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 35 babies have been named Gin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,885 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,885
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Gin is also used as a girl name, ranked #22426.
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"The wren bird; small, spirited songbird"
#21,833 in US
Latin origin
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Old Norse origin
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Greek/Latin origin
"land of the Indus River"
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About the Name Gin
Gin is a boy name .
Is Gin a boy or girl name? Gin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #21,885 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #22,426. Gin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gin is currently ranked #21,885 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Gin include Gino . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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