Fun Facts About the Name Gemini
- 818 babies named Gemini: U.S. records list 818 babies given the name Gemini from 1880 through 2025. Even 319 boys received the name Gemini - about 1 boy for every 2 girls.
What Does the Name Gemini Mean?
Gemini comes from Latin gemini, the plural of geminus, meaning "twins." It is the Latin name of the constellation and zodiac sign depicting Castor and Pollux, the twin brothers of Greek myth; the Greek equivalent was Didymoi, but English takes the Latin form. The word's literal sense is a pair born together, while later associations with duality and communication are symbolic interpretations, not etymology. As a personal name, Gemini is uncommon and usually a direct borrowing from the constellation rather than a traditional given name.
Gemini Name History & Origins
The name entered English through astronomy and astrology. Latin Gemini was the name of the zodiac constellation, corresponding to Greek Didymoi; both refer to the Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux, the twin brothers of Greek myth. The constellation was one of the twelve signs of the zodiac in Greco-Roman astronomy, and the Latin name passed into English use for the sign and constellation. In the 1960s, NASA adopted Gemini for its second crewed spaceflight program; the program took its name from the constellation and sent two astronauts on each mission. As a personal name, Gemini has remained rare and is not a traditional inherited name in English-speaking countries.
How Popular is the Name Gemini?
Gemini has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2020. Its best rank was #3,613 in 1965.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #15,698 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2024 | #7,339 | 15 | 0.0009% |
| 2023 | #7,768 | 14 | 0.0009% |
| 2022 | #6,057 | 20 | 0.0012% |
| 2021 | #5,283 | 24 | 0.0015% |
| 2020 | #7,026 | 16 | 0.0010% |
| 2019 | #6,815 | 17 | 0.0010% |
| 2018 | #7,503 | 15 | 0.0009% |
| 2017 | #7,991 | 14 | 0.0008% |
| 2016 | #6,043 | 21 | 0.0012% |
| 2015 | #9,700 | 11 | 0.0006% |
| 2014 | #6,540 | 19 | 0.0011% |
| 2013 | #8,738 | 13 | 0.0007% |
| 2012 | #9,286 | 12 | 0.0007% |
| 2011 | #7,924 | 15 | 0.0009% |
| 2010 | #17,919 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2009 | #7,155 | 18 | 0.0010% |
| 2008 | #9,684 | 12 | 0.0006% |
| 2007 | #10,369 | 11 | 0.0006% |
| 2006 | #7,998 | 15 | 0.0008% |
| 2005 | #9,080 | 12 | 0.0006% |
| 2004 | #11,992 | 8 | 0.0004% |
| 2003 | #7,333 | 15 | 0.0008% |
| 2002 | #5,141 | 23 | 0.0013% |
| 2001 | #6,157 | 18 | 0.0010% |
| 2000 | #6,033 | 18 | 0.0010% |
| 1999 | #6,955 | 14 | 0.0008% |
| 1998 | #6,161 | 16 | 0.0009% |
| 1997 | #9,288 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 1996 | #9,883 | 8 | 0.0005% |
| 1992 | #12,275 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 1991 | #9,629 | 8 | 0.0004% |
| 1981 | #8,401 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 1977 | #7,796 | 7 | 0.0005% |
| 1976 | #9,771 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1975 | #8,329 | 6 | 0.0004% |
| 1974 | #5,912 | 9 | 0.0006% |
| 1969 | #7,845 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1965 | #3,613 | 13 | 0.0007% |
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #6,236 | 14 | 0.0008% |
| 2024 | #5,723 | 16 | 0.0009% |
| 2023 | #6,651 | 13 | 0.0008% |
| 2022 | #9,268 | 8 | 0.0005% |
| 2021 | #6,132 | 14 | 0.0008% |
| 2020 | #4,055 | 25 | 0.0014% |
| 2019 | #5,902 | 15 | 0.0008% |
| 2018 | #6,139 | 14 | 0.0008% |
| 2017 | #6,137 | 14 | 0.0008% |
| 2016 | #5,634 | 16 | 0.0008% |
| 2015 | #6,091 | 14 | 0.0007% |
| 2014 | #9,991 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2013 | #9,070 | 8 | 0.0004% |
| 2012 | #8,387 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 2011 | #8,293 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 2010 | #6,479 | 13 | 0.0007% |
| 2009 | #7,371 | 11 | 0.0006% |
| 2008 | #10,233 | 7 | 0.0003% |
| 2007 | #7,784 | 10 | 0.0005% |
| 2006 | #11,101 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2005 | #7,298 | 10 | 0.0005% |
| 2004 | #7,744 | 9 | 0.0005% |
| 2002 | #9,787 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2001 | #11,140 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2000 | #7,697 | 8 | 0.0004% |
| 1999 | #10,472 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1995 | #7,264 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 1994 | #9,300 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1993 | #7,981 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 1992 | #8,888 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1978 | #6,134 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1973 | #5,363 | 5 | 0.0003% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Gemini Shapes Your Personality and Life?
You are introspective, prophetic, philosophical, and soul searching, but also can be analytical, critical and opinionated. You think deeply and clearly, have an air of mystery, can be solitary and secretive. You have an eventful, exciting life. You are versatile and have the ability to learn easily.
Creative and outgoing, you are always looking for an opportunity to show your abilities, especially before audience. You are very flexible and like to feel appreciated. You are looking for chances to mix with others socially and to communicate your ideas. You like to talk and can easily relate to different cultures and concepts. The biggest challenge for you is uncertainty. Easily getting bored, you can move from one job to another, switch projects and lovers. The high creative force can lead you either to happiness or unhappiness. If you understand your goals, if you can make major decisions in life and follow it directly and straight up without worry and uncertainty, you are able to achieve great heights.
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