The ginger flower or spice; also a diminutive of Virginia.
Originally used as a nickname for someone with reddish hair or as a diminutive of Virginia, meaning 'pure' or 'maiden.' As a botanical name, it refers to the pungent spice and the tropical flowering plant. It gained significant popularity in the mid-20th century due to Hollywood influence.
Less common today
Ginger isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,139 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Iconic American actress and dancer
English drummer and co-founder of the rock band Cream
Stage name of Geri Halliwell from the Spice Girls
The movie star character on Gilligan's Island · Gilligan's Island
Character from the animated series As Told by Ginger · As Told by Ginger
