"queen (short form of Regina)"
Origin: Latin via Italian
Language: Italian
Gina
Pronunciation: [ j-EEN-uh ]
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"well-born (short form of Luigina/Giovanna)"
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- Associated with Gina Carano, controversial actress fired from The Mandalorian in 2021
The Story of Gina
Gina is an Italian short form of names ending in '-gina', most commonly Regina (queen, from Latin) or Luigina (diminutive of Luigia/Louise). It can also function as a diminutive of Giovanna (Jane). The name became popular as a standalone given name in the 20th century, spread largely by Italian-American communities and Italian cinema stars.
Gina peaked in the United States in the 1960s and 1970s, fueled by the glamour of Italian cinema and stars like Gina Lollobrigida. It has since declined significantly but retains warm, mid-century charm. It remains more common in Italy and among Italian-American families.
In Italy, Gina is associated with the golden age of Italian cinema and the glamorous personalities of Italian actresses. Gina Lollobrigida and Gina Rowlands brought different dimensions of the name to American audiences—glamour and serious artistry respectively.
Historical Record
Gina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 151,039 babies have been named Gina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gina is past its peak , currently ranked #2,025 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Gina Lollobrigida was considered one of the greatest European sex symbols of the 1950s and 60s
- The name reached peak popularity in the US in 1965
- Gina Rinehart, the Australian mining billionaire, is one of the wealthiest women in history
Gina in Other Languages
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Popularity Over Time
#2,025
Current Rank
Peaked 1967
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Gina
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Gena Rowlands
Actor
1930
Legendary American actress, muse of director John Cassavetes, winner of two Emmy Awards
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Gina Lollobrigida
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1927
Italian actress and sex symbol of the 1950s-60s, considered one of the last icons of classic Hollywood glamour
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #2,025
- Total SSA Count
- 97
- Cultural Origins
- Italian American European
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gina
What does the name Gina mean?
"queen (short form of Regina)" (from Latin via Italian). "well-born (short form of Luigina/Giovanna)" (from Italian). Gina is an Italian short form of names ending in '-gina', most commonly Regina (queen, from Latin) or Luigina (diminutive of Luigia/Louise). It can also function as a diminutive of Giovanna (Jane). The name became popular as a standalone given name in the 20th century, spread largely by Italian-American communities and Italian cinema stars.
What is the origin of the name Gina?
Gina has Latin via Italian, Italian, American, and European origins. In Latin via Italian, it means "queen (short form of Regina)". In Italian, it means "well-born (short form of Luigina/Giovanna)".
Is Gina a boy or girl name?
Gina is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #2025. As a boy name, it is ranked #11890. Gina is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Gina?
Gina is pronounced j-EEN-uh.
How popular is the name Gina?
Gina is currently ranked #2025 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Gina?
Popular middle name pairings include Gina Marie, Gina Rose, Gina Louise, Gina Ann, Gina Lynn, and Gina Renee.
What are good sibling names for Gina?
Names that pair well with Gina as siblings include Tina, Nina, Lina, Marco, Paolo, and Luigi.
How many syllables does Gina have?
Gina has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Gina a common or rare name?
Gina is an uncommon name, ranked #2025 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Gina
Gina is a girl name with Italian, American, and European origins . The name means "queen (short form of Regina)" in Latin via Italian .
Is Gina a boy or girl name? Gina is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #2,025 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #11,890. Gina is more commonly used as a girl name.
Gina is currently ranked #2,025 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Gina has 2 syllables and is pronounced j-EEN-uh, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Alternative spellings of Gina include Ginny, Ginger . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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