Ginger
Pronunciation: [ j-IHNJ-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ginger first appeared in US Social Security records in 1964.
Over 41 babies have been named Ginger in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ginger is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,509 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,509
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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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, Ging, Gingy, Gingie, Giy, Giie, and Ginkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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