Girl nameCurrently #7,011 in the USRising
Girl
//ˈɡɜrl//
1 syllablePeak year: 20214 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Girl's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Girl's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Girl |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 25 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 34 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 24 |
| 2008 | 19 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 35 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 16 |
Girl through the decades
- Girl peaked in 2021, when 35 babies were named Girl in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Girl has risen 41% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Girl currently ranks #7,011 in the US and is on the rise.