Ginger

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Ginger

Gender: Feminine
Language: English
Etymology:
Ginger has two possible origins:
1. It is a diminutive for the name Virginia.
-or-
2. The name of the tangy spice ginger.

History:
Ginger was originally given as a nickname to someone with “ginger” hair (like Sandy, Rusty, Red, Whitey, etc.).
In the 20th century, it was often given to girls named Virginia, as a nickname.

Pronunciation: jin-jur.

Famous Bearers:
Singers and Entertainers:
Ginger Rogers (Virginia Katherine McMath) (1911-1995)
American actress.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.034 % named Ginger

Popularity of Ginger:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1930: N/A
1930-1940: 637th most popular.
1940-1950: 361st most popular.
1950-1960: 286th most popular.
1960-1970: 277th most popular.
1970-1980: 242nd most popular.
1980-1990: 480th most popular.
1990-2000: N/A