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Ginger

Ginger ranks #24 out of 5,428 girl dog names in our data (the #1 girl dog name is Bella). Across all 16 places, 1,271 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #9 among girl cat names.
Ginger's popularity trend

Ginger's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2007.

0.2%0.4%0.6%200720112015201920232025
Dogs in our data
1,271
across 16 places
Popularity rank
#24
of 5,428 girl dog names
5-year rank move
−10
2020 → 2025
Gender split
99% girls
99% girls1% boys
What does Ginger mean?
/ˈd͡ʒɪnd͡ʒɚ/2 syllablesOrigin: English

Ginger is a word name for the pungent, spicy root used the world over as a seasoning. In English it has also long described a reddish-orange color, especially of hair or fur.

Ginger has a warm, zesty sound that suits a companion with plenty of spirit. It's an especially natural pick for a pet with a coppery, reddish coat.

Etymology & pronunciation from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Where Ginger shows up

Ginger's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

TorontoCanada0.4%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.3%
New York CityUnited States of America0.2%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.2%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.2%
SeattleUnited States of America0.2%
ZürichSwitzerland0.2%
AdelaideAustralia0.1%
Maple RidgeCanada0.1%
BurnsideAustralia0.1%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.1%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.1%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.1%
DarwinAustralia0.1%
PlayfordAustralia0.1%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.0%

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