Jinger

Girl name

Jinger has been given to 508 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It peaked in 1982.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

508

Peak year

1982 (19 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1950

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Jinger — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Gingergirl

46,260 babies since 1913

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Jinger.

Shakeenagirl

508 babies since 1973

Nikeyagirl

508 babies since 1974

Kaytegirl

508 babies since 1978

Jenneygirl

509 babies since 1909

Elizabethanngirl

509 babies since 1941

Monicgirl

509 babies since 1964

Tenekagirl

509 babies since 1969

Lashantagirl

509 babies since 1971

Jinger vs Shakeena ⚖Jinger vs Nikeya ⚖Jinger vs Kayte ⚖Jinger vs Jenney ⚖

FAQ

How popular is the name Jinger?

Jinger has been given to 508 babies in the U.S. since 1950. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jinger peak?

Jinger peaked in 1982, when 19 babies were given the name.

Is Jinger a girl or boy name?

Jinger is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Jinger are girls).

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