Genderizer

Q: How accurate is Genderizer’s Chinese name detection?

Genderizer leverages a vast name dataset and cultural rules to deliver up to 95% accuracy based on name structure and popularity.

Q: Do I need to separate the surname and given name?

No. Just provide the full Chinese name (e.g., 王静怡) in a single input. Genderizer analyzes the full string to predict the most likely gender.

Q: Is both Simplified and Traditional Chinese supported?

Yes, Genderizer supports both Simplified (简体) and Traditional (繁體) Chinese characters for users in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and more.

Predict Gender from Chinese Names with AI

Use our AI-powered Genderizer API to detect gender and genderize Chinese names with high precision. Designed with localized linguistic rules, it enables accurate gender classification — ideal for form optimization, data categorization, and personalized user experiences in Chinese-speaking markets.

https://api.genderizer.io/api/{type}={name}
{
    name:"{name}",
    gender:"{gender}",
    country:"{country}",
    probability:999999,
    remaining_credits:888888
}

https://api.genderizer.io/api/?name=王静怡
{
    name:"静怡",
    gender:"female",
    country:"CN",
    probability:95,
    remaining_credits:10
}

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Genderizer supports advanced AI to genderize names and detect gender across Chinese, Indian, Japanese, and other non-Latin character sets — delivering accurate gender classification for global use cases.

How Gender Can Be Predicted from Chinese Names

Chinese names often reflect gender through certain characters, tone, or cultural patterns. Genderizer’s AI models are trained to understand these nuances and deliver fast, language-aware gender predictions without requiring extra fields.

No manual name splitting needed — enter the full Chinese name
Tailored for Asian markets where gender cues may be subtle

This is an excellent solution for businesses looking to localize their services, enhance segmentation, or better understand their Chinese-speaking users — all without invading privacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

🎯 Why detect gender from Chinese names?

Using Chinese names to determine gender helps personalize user experiences, create accurate segments, and improve your data insights — especially valuable in regions where other gender indicators aren’t available.

📊 How accurate is Genderizer’s Chinese name detection?

Our system leverages an extensive name dataset and cultural rules to deliver up to 95% accuracy based on the structure and popularity of each name.

✂️ Do I need to separate the surname and given name?

No. Just provide the full Chinese name in one field (e.g., 王静怡), and Genderizer will analyze the full string to return the most likely gender.

🌐 Is both Simplified and Traditional Chinese supported?

Yes, Genderizer supports both Simplified (简体) and Traditional (繁體) Chinese characters — making it suitable for users in Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and beyond.