Ginger cats are predominantly male due to the genetics behind their distinctive coloring. The gene responsible for the ginger color is located on the X chromosome. Females have two X chromosomes and require two copies of the gene to exhibit the ginger color, making them less common. Males, having only one X chromosome, need just a single copy of the gene to be ginger. Consequently, if you encounter a ginger cat, it's more likely to be male than female.