Holding steady.
Popularity of Virgal since 1916
Babies named Virgal per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 38 |
| 1920s | 74 |
| 1930s | 64 |
| 1940s | 18 |
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Virgal is an obscure American invention that first appeared in 1916, during a period when creative name coinages were fashionable. Its peak year was 1927, though even then it never reached the top ranks. The name's trajectory has been stable but extremely rare, with no evidence of a revival. While its etymology is uncertain, it likely draws from the well-known name Virgil, possibly with an appended 'gal' for distinctiveness. As a name that never gained widespread use, Virgal remains a curiosity in the landscape of early 20th-century American naming.
Virgal appears to be a modern invention, possibly a blend of the Latin name Virgil (from the Roman clan name Vergilius) and the suffix 'gal'. It was first recorded in the United States in 1916, with its peak usage in 1927, though it has never been common. The name may also be considered a respelling or creative variant of Virgil.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Virg, Gally
Sibling names for Virgal
Names that share Virgal's style, for a brother or sister.
