Holding steady.
Popularity of Verginia since 1915
Babies named Verginia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Verginia's real moment was 1938.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 22 |
| 1920s | 70 |
| 1930s | 40 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Verginia is a rare, archaic spelling of the classic name Virginia. First recorded in the U.S. in 1915, it reached its peak usage in 1938, but never entered the top 1000 rankings. The name has remained stable in its rarity, with no recorded births in many recent years. Its spelling variant sets it apart from the more common Virginia, offering a distinctive twist on a name with ancient Roman roots.
Verginia is a variant of Virginia, itself derived from the Latin name Verginius, a Roman family name possibly related to 'virgo' meaning 'maiden'. The name was borne by a legendary Roman woman, Verginia, whose story is told by Livy. The spelling with 'e' instead of 'i' may reflect archaic Roman orthography or later confusion with the plant name 'vervain'. Though uncommon, Verginia has seen sporadic use since the 19th century, likely influenced by the popularity of Virginia.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ginny, Gina, Vergie
Variants: Virginia
Sibling names for Verginia
Names that share Verginia's style, for a brother or sister.
