Gina Roe

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Gina Roe — English
153K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Gina Roe 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 Roe: Alban Roe (1583–1642), English Benedictine martyr Alliott Verdon Roe (1877–1958), British aircraft manufacturer Allison Roe (born 1956), New Zealand marathon runner and politician Ann Roe (born 1966), Wisconsin politician Anna Wang Roe (born 1959), American neuroscientist Anne Roe (1904–1991), American clinical psychologist and researcher Arthur Roe (footballer) (1892–1960), English football halfback Arthur Roe (politician) (1878–1942), American politician and lawyer Arthur Stanley Roe, medical doctor from Queensland, Australia Brian Roe (1939–2014), English cricketer Charles Roe (1715–1781), . 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: Roe

English

Alban Roe (1583–1642), English Benedictine martyr Alliott Verdon Roe (1877–1958), British aircraft manufacturer Allison Roe (born 1956), New Zealand marathon runner and politician Ann Roe (born 1966), Wisconsin politician Anna Wang Roe (born 1959), American neuroscientist Anne Roe (1904–1991), American clinical psychologist and researcher Arthur Roe (footballer) (1892–1960), English football halfback Arthur Roe (politician) (1878–1942), American politician and lawyer Arthur Stanley Roe, medical doctor from Queensland, Australia Brian Roe (1939–2014), English cricketer Charles Roe (1715–1781), .

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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 Roe

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 Roe:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Roe?
The surname Roe originates from English. Alban Roe (1583–1642), English Benedictine martyr Alliott Verdon Roe (1877–1958), British aircraft manufacturer Allison Roe (born 1956), New Zealand marathon runner and politician Ann Roe (born 1966), Wisconsin politician Anna Wang Roe (born 1959), American neuroscientist Anne Roe (1904–1991), American clinical psychologist and researcher Arthur Roe (footballer) (1892–1960), English football halfback Arthur Roe (politician) (1878–1942), American politician and lawyer Arthur Stanley Roe, medical doctor from Queensland, Australia Brian Roe (1939–2014), English cricketer Charles Roe (1715–1781), .
How common is the surname Roe?
The surname Roe is shared by approximately 25K people worldwide.
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