Gin

Q: Is Gin a boy or girl name?

Gin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name it ranks #22426, and as a boy name it ranks #21885.

Q: How popular is the name Gin?

Gin is ranked #22426 in popularity for girl names.

Pronunciation: [ j-IHN ]

Girl Name #22,426 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Gin is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-IHN.

Parents who love the name Gin often also consider Makesha, Claritza, Caty .

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Popularity Over Time

#22,426

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #22,426
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Gina #2025 Ginny #3021 Ginger #3575

Middle Name Ideas

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Gin Chloe

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Also a Boy Name

Gin is also used as a boy name, ranked #21885.

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Similar Names

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Caty Girl Greek Claritza Girl Latin Shontrell Girl French-influenced (chanson) Shaena Girl Hebrew via Irish Sean Dancy Girl Old English Atoya Girl Southwestern Indigenous

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gin

Is Gin a boy or girl name?

Gin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #22426. As a boy name, it is ranked #21885. Gin is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Gin?

Gin is pronounced j-IHN.

How popular is the name Gin?

Gin is currently ranked #22426 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Gin a common or rare name?

Gin is an uncommon name, ranked #22426 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gin

Gin is a girl name .

Is Gin a boy or girl name? Gin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #22,426 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,885. Gin is more commonly used as a boy name.

Gin is currently ranked #22,426 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Gin include Gina, Ginny, Ginger . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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