Holding steady.
Popularity of Virgel since 1896
Babies named Virgel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Virgel's real moment was 1896.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 8 |
| 1900s | 22 |
| 1910s | 209 |
| 1920s | 367 |
| 1930s | 243 |
| 1940s | 153 |
| 1950s | 92 |
| 1960s | 52 |
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Virgel is an uncommon name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1896, its peak year, with too few births to calculate a 1-in-N ratio. It has remained extremely rare, with no recorded births in recent decades. The name is a phonetic variant of the more traditional Virgil, reflecting a trend in the late 19th and early 20th centuries towards simplified or respelled forms. Virgel's trajectory has been stable at near-zero usage making it a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with historical roots but modern simplicity.
Virgel is generally considered a spelling variant of Virgil, which derives from the Latin family name Vergilius (of Etruscan origin, possibly meaning 'staff bearer' or 'flourishing'). The Virgel spelling is a modern American respelling, likely influenced by phonetic pronunciation. It has been used sparingly in the United States since the late 19th century, with a peak in 1896.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Virg, Gel
Sibling names for Virgel
Names that share Virgel's style, for a brother or sister.
