Gina Hoffer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Gina Hoffer — English
153K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Gina Hoffer is a name that combines English origins. The first name Gina is a feminine given name of English origin. Gina (occasional variants Geena, Gena, Jena, Jeana, Jeanna) is a feminine given name, in origin a hypocoristic form of names ending in -gina (by metanalysis of the latinate feminine suffix -ina), such as Luigina, Regina or Georgina, also of Virginia or Eugenia. The short form was popularized in the 1950s by the actress Gina Lollobrigida (1927−2023), whose birth name is Luigina. Lollobrigida became famous in 1953, from which year popularity of the given name Gina in the United States rose steeply, reaching a peak at rank 54 in 1967. The surname Hoffer: Abram Hoffer (1917–2009), Canadian biochemist and psychiatrist Andrea C. Hoffer (born 1964), German painter Bernard Hoffer (born 1934), Swiss-American composer and conductor Bill Hoffer (1870–1959), American baseball player Charles Hoffer (1929–2017), American music educator Daniel Hoffer, American entrepreneur and venture capitalist Doug Hoffer (born 1951), American policy analyst Eric Hoffer (1898–1983), American philosopher Erwin Hoffer (born 1987), Austrian footballer Hera Hoffer (born 1987), American drag queen also known as Jinkx Monsoon Isaac Hoffer Doutrich (1871–1941), American Republ. Gina is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 153K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Gina reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Gina

English

Gina (occasional variants Geena, Gena, Jena, Jeana, Jeanna) is a feminine given name, in origin a hypocoristic form of names ending in -gina (by metanalysis of the latinate feminine suffix -ina), such as Luigina, Regina or Georgina, also of Virginia or Eugenia. The short form was popularized in the 1950s by the actress Gina Lollobrigida (1927−2023), whose birth name is Luigina. Lollobrigida became famous in 1953, from which year popularity of the given name Gina in the United States rose steeply, reaching a peak at rank 54 in 1967.

Surname: Hoffer

English

Abram Hoffer (1917–2009), Canadian biochemist and psychiatrist Andrea C. Hoffer (born 1964), German painter Bernard Hoffer (born 1934), Swiss-American composer and conductor Bill Hoffer (1870–1959), American baseball player Charles Hoffer (1929–2017), American music educator Daniel Hoffer, American entrepreneur and venture capitalist Doug Hoffer (born 1951), American policy analyst Eric Hoffer (1898–1983), American philosopher Erwin Hoffer (born 1987), Austrian footballer Hera Hoffer (born 1987), American drag queen also known as Jinkx Monsoon Isaac Hoffer Doutrich (1871–1941), American Republ.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Gina is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Gina by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Gina Hoffer

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Gina Hoffer:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

5
Personality Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Gina?
The first name Gina originates from English. Gina (occasional variants Geena, Gena, Jena, Jeana, Jeanna) is a feminine given name, in origin a hypocoristic form of names ending in -gina (by metanalysis of the latinate feminine suffix -ina), such as Luigina, Regina or Georgina, also of Virginia or Eugenia. The short form was popularized in the 1950s by the actress Gina Lollobrigida (1927−2023), whose birth name is Luigina. Lollobrigida became famous in 1953, from which year popularity of the given name Gina in the United States rose steeply, reaching a peak at rank 54 in 1967.
When was Gina most popular?
The name Gina reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Hoffer?
The surname Hoffer originates from English. Abram Hoffer (1917–2009), Canadian biochemist and psychiatrist Andrea C. Hoffer (born 1964), German painter Bernard Hoffer (born 1934), Swiss-American composer and conductor Bill Hoffer (1870–1959), American baseball player Charles Hoffer (1929–2017), American music educator Daniel Hoffer, American entrepreneur and venture capitalist Doug Hoffer (born 1951), American policy analyst Eric Hoffer (1898–1983), American philosopher Erwin Hoffer (born 1987), Austrian footballer Hera Hoffer (born 1987), American drag queen also known as Jinkx Monsoon Isaac Hoffer Doutrich (1871–1941), American Republ.
How common is the surname Hoffer?
The surname Hoffer is shared by approximately 6K people worldwide.
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