Girl

♀ Girl

Pronounced GURL /ˈɡɜrl/High

Meaning: The English word 'girl' — most likely a placeholder entered on a birth record before a name was chosen, rather than an intended given name; we flag it honestlyLow

In 30 seconds: A placeholder word: 'Girl' appears in records as a stand-in, not a chosen name. We flag it honestly (said 'GURL').

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningThe English word 'girl' — most likely a placeholder entered on a birth record before a name was chosen, rather than an intended given name; we flag it honestly

U.S. rank (2025)#9064 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 607

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

Girl is the English word for a female child (from Middle English gyrle, 'a young person'). When it appears in name records it is almost always a placeholder — a stand-in entered before parents chose a name — rather than an intended given name. We flag it honestly rather than invent a meaning (said 'GURL').

In the U.S. records it appears as a placeholder. Rare, a-placeholder-word, and flagged.

Did you know? 'Girl' is the English word for a female child — when it appears on a birth record it is almost always a placeholder entered before a name was chosen, not an intended given name, which we flag honestly (said 'GURL').

Overall data confidence 20%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — placeholder entry

Variations

Baby GirlBabygirl

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Girl mean?

'Girl' is the English word for a female child; in name records it is almost always a placeholder, not an intended name, which we flag.

How do you pronounce Girl?

It's said GURL /ˈɡɜrl/ — one syllable.

Is Girl a boy or girl name?

'Girl' appears as a placeholder on girls' records.

How popular is Girl?

'Girl' is very rare and is typically a placeholder, not a chosen name.