Gigi

Girl name

Gigi has been given to 4,472 babies in the U.S. since 1940. It peaked in 1962.

Meaning & origin /ˈd͡ʒid͡ʒi/

Borrowed from French Gigi. Sometimes a pet form of English names such as Virginia or Genesis. Occasionally from initials G.G. (e.g. George General 'Gigi' Gryce).

Origin: French

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,472

Peak year

1962 (271 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1940

10-year trend

▲ +50%

Gender split

All girls

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