Gina first name popularity, history and meaning

Find out how popular the first name Gina has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Meaning of Gina

A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a shortened form of Regina.

Popularity of Gina by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Gina is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 100% of people named Gina being female.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 116 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Gina.

Year Male Count Female Count
2023 0 116
2022 0 99
2021 0 106
2020 0 129
2019 0 119
2018 0 113
2017 0 125
2016 0 114
2015 0 103
2014 0 154
2013 0 141
2012 0 172
2011 0 163
2010 0 207
2009 0 260
2008 0 326
2007 0 355
2006 0 403
2005 0 476
2004 0 494
2003 0 641
2002 0 701
2001 0 748
2000 0 855
1999 0 1,001
1998 0 1,016
1997 0 1,151
1996 0 1,190
1995 0 1,401
1994 0 1,525
1993 0 1,714
1992 8 1,839
1991 6 1,835
1990 8 2,209
1989 9 2,169
1988 10 2,025
1987 13 2,269
1986 9 2,363
1985 10 2,478
1984 10 2,568
1983 11 2,416
1982 5 2,384
1981 7 2,798
1980 20 2,991
1979 14 3,115
1978 16 3,221
1977 13 3,230
1976 0 3,010
1975 9 3,431
1974 10 3,560

The history of the first name Gina

The name Gina is a feminine form of the Italian name Gino, which is derived from the biblical name Giovina. The name Giovina is itself a medieval Italian form of the Latin name Iovinius, which means "of Jupiter" or "sacred to Jupiter." The name's origins can be traced back to ancient Rome and the Roman god Jupiter, the king of the gods in Roman mythology.

In the Middle Ages, the name Giovina was relatively common in Italy, particularly in regions like Tuscany and Umbria. The shortened form Gina began to gain popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, likely as a more modern and simplified version of the traditional name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gina appears in the 14th-century Italian literary work "Il Decameron" by Giovanni Boccaccio. In the collection of novellas, there is a character named Gina di Monginevro, although it is unclear if this was a real person or a fictional character.

Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Gina. Gina Lollobrigida, an Italian actress and photographer, was born in 1927 and is perhaps one of the most famous bearers of the name. She rose to international fame in the 1950s and 1960s for her roles in films such as "Bread, Love and Dreams" and "Buona Sera, Mrs. Campbell."

Another well-known Gina was Gina Bachauer, an acclaimed Greek-American classical pianist born in 1913. She performed with many renowned orchestras and was particularly admired for her interpretations of Beethoven and Chopin.

In the literary world, Gina Berriault was an American writer and novelist born in 1923. She won several awards for her short stories and novels, including the prestigious PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction in 1971.

Gina Malo was a Canadian singer-songwriter and actress born in 1950. She achieved success in the 1960s and 1970s with her French-language pop and rock music, and also had a successful acting career in theater and television.

Lastly, Gina Gershon, an American actress born in 1962, is known for her roles in films such as "Bound," "Showgirls," and "Bound." She has had a successful career in both independent and mainstream films, often playing edgy and unconventional characters.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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