Ginnie
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About Ginnie
Ginnie is a feminine diminutive of Virginia, with roots in Latin meaning 'maiden' or 'pure'. As a nickname, it offers a friendly, approachable alternative to more formal versions like Virginia or Ginger. While less common as a standalone name than in previous generations, Ginnie retains a sweet, vintage charm that occasionally appeals to parents seeking something familiar yet distinctive. The name peaked in popularity in the mid-20th century but has become less common in recent decades. Ginnie conveys warmth and friendliness, often associated with Southern charm in American culture.
Pronounced GIN-ee.
As of October 2026, Ginnie ranked #12640 in US births in 2021 SSA, peaked at #2117 in 1960.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Ginnie on lists
Famous Ginnies
- Mary Virginia "Ginnie" Wade
civilian casualty in the Battle of Gettysburg
- Virginia "Ginnie" Crawford
American sprint hurdler
- Virginia "Ginnie" Thrasher
American sport shooter
- Virginia "Ginnie" Bethel Moon
American Civil War spy
- Ginnie Virdi
Indian actress
- Virginia "Ginnie" Watson
French actress
Ginnie in pop culture
- Ginnie Fellows
character in the Ginnie and Geneva series by Catherine Wooley
- Ginnie Sorelli
character on TV's "Related"
- Ginnie Mannox
character in J.D. Salinger's "Just Before the War with the Eskimos"
- Ginnie Moorehead
character in James Jones' "Some Came Running"
- Ginnie
character in 1993 film "Flesh and Bone"
- Ginnie
character in Richard Harris' play "Outside Edge"
- Ginnie Maitland
character in "There Should Have Been Castles" by Herman Raucher
- Virginia "Ginnie
" character in 1963 film The World Ten Times Over
- Ginnie
character in 2003 film "Baadasssss!"
- Ginnie
character in "Nobody's Family is Going to Change" by Louise Fitzhugh and musical "The Tap Dance Kid"
- Ginnie Godden
character on an episode of TV's "Father Brown"
- Ginnie Mae
nickname for the U.S. Government National Mortgage Association