published

Genderize.io

The Genderize.io API provides developers a free and straightforward way to predict gender based on first names, aiding personalization and demographic research.

Developed by Genderize.io

Live API
99.90%Uptime
200msLatency
0Stars
No AuthAuth
NoCredit Card
RESTStyle
1.0Version
API Endpoints

Reference for available routes, request structures, and live examples.

Predicts gender from a name

Full Endpoint URL
https://api.genderize.io
Implementation Example
curl -X GET 'https://api.genderize.io'
Request Payload
{
  "name": "emily"
}
Expected Response
{
  "name": "emily",
  "gender": "female",
  "probability": 0.98
}
Version:v1
Limit:1000 requests/day
Real-World Applications
  • Enhancing user registration flows by determining user gender through name input.Optimized Capability
  • Conducting demographic analysis for market research.Optimized Capability
  • Personalizing marketing campaigns based on predicted user demographics.Optimized Capability
  • Integrating gender prediction in applications aimed at user engagement.Optimized Capability
Advantages
  • ✓ No authentication required for basic usage.
  • ✓ Simple and fast integration with HTTP GET requests.
  • ✓ Supports multilingual name inputs.
  • ✓ Accurate gender predictions with probabilities and counts.
Limitations
  • ✗ Limited rate limits on free tier without detailed public documentation.
  • ✗ Ambiguous results possible for unisex or less common names.
  • ✗ No official SDKs for quick integration.
  • ✗ No support for authentication or advanced usage analytics.

FAQs

API Specifications

1.0
Pricing Model
Tiered subscription plans based on usage volume
Credit Card
Not Required
Response Formats
JSON
Supported Languages
6 Languages
SDK Support
REST Only
Time to Hello World

Instant - no sign-up required for basic use

Rate Limit

1000 requests per day for free tier; higher limits with paid plans

Free Tier Usage

Allows up to 1000 free requests per day without requiring an API key.

Use Case: Best For

Developers looking for simple and quick gender prediction by name without authentication

Not Recommended For

Applications requiring guaranteed high-volume or authenticated access

Resources

Documentation Official Website Pricing Details
#demographics#prediction

Explore Related APIs

Discover similar APIs to Genderize.io

View All APIs
PUBLIC

REST Countries API

The REST Countries API provides developers free access to detailed country information, ideal for applications needing reliable country data.

Geolocation & MappingView Details
PUBLIC

Zippopotam.us

The Zippopotam.us API offers developers free access to postal and ZIP code information globally, useful for address validation, geocoding, and enhancing user experiences.

Geolocation & MappingView Details
PUBLIC

Countries Now API

The Countries Now API offers structured geolocation data about countries and cities worldwide, suitable for applications that need international features.

Geolocation & MappingView Details