Gin

♂ Boy

Pronounced JIN /ˈdʒɪn/Medium

Meaning: Gin reads as a short modern name or a clip of longer names (Virgin-adjacent, or Eugene/Ginny-style), and separately as a Japanese element gin ('silver'). The route here is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp one-beat name: Gin can echo Japanese 'silver' or clip a longer name (said 'JIN'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Japanese

MeaningGin reads as a short modern name or a clip of longer names (Virgin-adjacent, or Eugene/Ginny-style), and separately as a Japanese element gin ('silver'). The route here is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#11351 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 35

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gin reads as a short, modern given name, a clip of longer names, or an echo of the Japanese gin ('silver'). The route here is uncertain, which we note — a crisp, minimal choice (said 'JIN').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys. Rare, minimal, and crisp.

Did you know? Gin reads as a short modern name — and separately as a Japanese element meaning 'silver' — a crisp, minimal pick whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'JIN').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Gin — Short name/coinage; Japanese 'silver'; route uncertain

Variations

GinnGynJin

Nicknames

GiGinny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gin mean?

Gin reads as a short modern name or a clip, and also echoes Japanese gin ('silver'); the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Gin?

It's said JIN /ˈdʒɪn/ — one syllable.

Is Gin a boy or girl name?

Here Gin is used as a boy's name; as a short name it could suit either.

How popular is Gin?

Gin is a rare name for boys in the U.S.