Will my child share the name Ginny with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 16 UK babies named Ginny per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ginny in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ginny becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ginny is rising: up 130 places since 2020, to #1,809 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,491 in 2024.

Is Ginny a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ginny is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ginny a popular baby name in the United States?

Ginny does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1809

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Q: Who are some famous people named Ginny?

Notable people named Ginny include: Ginny Tiu — Virginia "Ginny" Tiu is an American philanthropist and former child piano prodigy.; Ginny Burdick — Virginia Burdick is an American politician from the U..

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Ginny is a distinctive choice, ranked #1809 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ginny in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Ginny

2024 marks Ginny's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #1491. The name has climbed 448 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Ginny is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ginny in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Ginny

Ginny Tiu — Virginia "Ginny" Tiu is an American philanthropist and former child piano prodigy.
Ginny Fiennes — Virginia Frances, Lady Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, known as Ginny Fiennes, was an English explorer.
Ginny Burdick — Virginia Burdick is an American politician from the U.S. state of Oregon, who served seven terms in the Oregon State Senate.

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