What this API does
The Genderize.io API enables developers to predict the gender associated with a given first name using a large multilingual dataset. It provides detailed responses including the predicted gender, a probability score indicating confidence, and the count of occurrences in various datasets. The API is designed to enhance user experience by allowing applications to tailor content or services based on gender predictions.
How it works
Developers can utilize the API by sending HTTP GET requests. Each request responds with a JSON object containing the gender prediction, the probability score, and the number of occurrences from the dataset. The API also supports country-localized predictions, allowing for regional specificity based on the provided names.
Authentication
To access the Genderize.io API, developers must register for an API key. This key is required for making requests, but no credit card is needed for obtaining it, allowing for up to 1,000 free requests per day.
Example usage
/api?name=John- Returns the predicted gender for the name John, along with probability scores./api?name[]=Alice&name[]=Bob- Allows batch lookup for names Alice and Bob, returning predictions for both./api?name=John&country_id=US- Retrieves gender prediction localized for the United States.
Limits
The API allows up to 1,000 free requests per day per API key. Exceeding this limit will require a paid plan.
Ideal use cases
- Personalizing content based on user names in applications.
- Enhancing user experience in chatbots and virtual assistants.
- Improving marketing strategies by targeting demographics.
- Integrating gender predictions in user forms and surveys.