Gigi
A female given name from French.
Every Gigi since 1940 — 4,472 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gigi
Gigi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,831 in 2025 with 60 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1940, 4,472 American babies have been named Gigi. Its peak came in 1962, when 271 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gigi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gigi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 60 | #2,831 |
| 2024 | 69 | #2,569 |
| 2023 | 60 | #2,830 |
| 2022 | 94 | #2,057 |
| 2021 | 82 | #2,257 |
| 2020 | 70 | #2,476 |
| 2019 | 51 | #3,139 |
| 2018 | 53 | #3,070 |
| 2017 | 56 | #2,944 |
| 2016 | 69 | #2,574 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,795 |
| 2014 | 27 | #5,073 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,193 |
| 2012 | 42 | #3,737 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,941 |
| 2010 | 46 | #3,479 |
| 2009 | 24 | #5,769 |
| 2008 | 34 | #4,486 |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,001 |
| 2006 | 30 | #4,719 |
| 2005 | 34 | #4,144 |
| 2004 | 26 | #4,985 |
| 2003 | 33 | #4,055 |
| 2002 | 21 | #5,529 |
| 2001 | 28 | #4,360 |
| 2000 | 23 | #5,046 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,283 |
| 1990 | 20 | #4,747 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,776 |
| 1980 | 26 | #3,246 |
| 1975 | 37 | #2,246 |
| 1970 | 57 | #1,639 |
| 1965 | 140 | #841 |
| 1960 | 259 | #626 |
| 1955 | 46 | #1,500 |
| 1950 | 26 | #1,881 |
| 1945 | 10 | #2,988 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,606 |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Gigi
- Gigi Hadid Model · b. 1995
- Gigi D'Agostino Singer · b. 1967
- Gigi Meroni Soccer player · 1943–1967
- Gigi Becali Businessperson · b. 1958
- Gigi Fernández Tennis player · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gigi mean?
A female given name from French.
How popular is the name Gigi in 2025?
Gigi ranked #2,831 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 60 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gigi?
4,472 babies have been named Gigi in the United States since 1940, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gigi most popular?
Gigi peaked in 1962, when 271 newborns received the name.
Is Gigi a boy or girl name?
Gigi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gigi rising or falling?
Gigi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gigi?
Well-known people named Gigi include Gigi Hadid (model), Gigi D'Agostino (singer), Gigi Meroni (soccer player).