Ginger

Pronunciation: [ j-IHNJ-er ]

Boy Name #12,509 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ginger is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-IHNJ-er.

Parents who love the name Ginger often also consider Gina, Gilbert, Giles .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,509
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Gin Giy Ginie Gingie

Also a Girl Name

Ginger is also used as a girl name, ranked #3575.

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Similar Names

Gina Gilbert Giles Gideon Gillie Gibson Gid Gilford

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ginger

Is Ginger a boy or girl name?

Ginger is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12509. As a girl name, it is ranked #3575. Ginger is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Ginger?

Ginger is pronounced j-IHNJ-er.

How popular is the name Ginger?

Ginger is currently ranked #12509 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Ginger?

Common nicknames for Ginger include Gin, Giy, Ginie, and Gingie.

Is Ginger a common or rare name?

Ginger is an uncommon name, ranked #12509 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ginger

Ginger is a boy name .

Is Ginger a boy or girl name? Ginger is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,509 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,575. Ginger is more commonly used as a girl name.

Ginger is currently ranked #12,509 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Ginger include Gin, Giy, Ginie, and Gingie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.