Gini
A Scottish diminutive of Virginia, derived from the Latin word virginem meaning "maiden."
Name Census estimates that about 403 living Americans carry the first name Gini. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Gini today is around 59 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gini births was 1958 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gini. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
403
~ 1 in 850,507 Americans
Peak year
1958
27 babies that year
Average age
59
years old
1996 SSA rank
#12,352
Tracked since 1942
Popularity
Gini: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gini from the 1940s through to the 1990s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 159 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gini by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Gini during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ginis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Gini
The name Gini has its roots in the Basque region of Spain and France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Basque word "gine," which means "woman" or "female." This name was commonly used as a diminutive or pet name for women in the Basque Country.
In the early 14th century, the name Gini was mentioned in a collection of Basque folk tales and legends, suggesting its widespread usage among the Basque people during that time. The earliest recorded instance of the name Gini appears in a 1327 census record from the town of Bayonne, where a woman named Gini de Barcus was listed as a resident.
One of the earliest notable historical figures with the name Gini was Gini Arnaut, a Basque noble and landowner who lived in the late 15th century. She was known for her involvement in local politics and her efforts to preserve Basque cultural traditions.
In the 16th century, Gini Garzia was a Basque poet and writer who gained recognition for her works celebrating Basque language and literature. Her poems and essays were widely circulated and influential during the Renaissance period.
During the 17th century, Gini Etcheverria was a Basque educator and advocate for women's education. She established one of the first schools for girls in the Basque region, which was considered progressive for that era.
In the 19th century, Gini Larra was a Basque artist and sculptor known for her intricate wood carvings and sculptures depicting Basque folklore and traditions. Her works are still displayed in several museums and galleries throughout the Basque Country.
Another notable figure with the name Gini was Gini Indart, a Basque political activist and advocate for Basque independence in the early 20th century. She played a significant role in the Basque nationalist movement and was imprisoned for her activities.
While the name Gini has Basque origins, it has also been used in other cultures and regions over time, although its prevalence remains relatively low compared to more common names. Despite its rarity, the name Gini holds a rich cultural heritage and historical significance in the Basque regions of Spain and France.
People
Gini + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gini as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gini: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gini?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 403 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gini going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 850,507 US residents.
Is Gini a common name?
We classify Gini as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 505 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gini most popular?
The single biggest year for Gini was 1958, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gini is about 59 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Gini a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gini in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.