Gina
Girl name · 158 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Gina: 158 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 10 births in 1976.
A short and lively name with strong Italian roots, Gina began as a shortening of Luigina, the feminine form of Luigi, which itself derives from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning "famous warrior." Warmed by the international career of the celebrated Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida, the name quickly gained a glamorous, mid-century sheen. A different branch traces to the Japanese name Gena, meaning "silver," though this remains less common in Scotland. The Italian city of Genoa, which shares the same Germanic root for "knee" (referring to its angular shape), is an unrelated namesake. Today, Gina retains a friendly, approachable feel, a crisp classic that stands apart from longer Victorian revivals.
Girl 29 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 197610 babies
- Latest (2009)
- #7833 babies
- Total births
- 158since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 23%vs prior 5y