MallowbyNames

Virgen

VEER-hen · Virgin, a reference to the Virgin Mary.

Peak popularity
1974
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Virgen since 1953

Babies named Virgen per year in U.S. Social Security records.

815231960198020002020Most births 1974Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1950s5
1960s93
1970s149
1980s103
1990s37
2000s10
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Virgen is a Spanish name meaning 'virgin,' directly tied to the Virgin Mary. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1953 and saw its peak usage in 1974, though it has always been uncommon. As of 2025, the name remains stable but exceptionally rare, with no top state concentrations and a rank outside the top 1000. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it is neither rising nor falling significantly in use. For families seeking a name with strong religious and cultural resonance, Virgen offers a distinctive choice rooted in Hispanic Catholic tradition.

Virgen is the Spanish word for 'virgin,' used as a given name in reference to the Virgin Mary. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1953 and peaked in popularity in 1974, though it remains a rare name. Its use is primarily among Spanish-speaking Catholic communities.

Sibling names for Virgen

Names that share Virgen's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Virgen mean?
Virgen means 'virgin' in Spanish, directly referencing the Virgin Mary.
Is Virgen a popular name?
No, Virgen is extremely rare. It first appeared in U.S. data in 1953 and peaked in 1974, but it currently has no rank in the top 1000 and ranks lower than 1 in 1 million births in recent years.
Is Virgen a boy or girl name?
Virgen is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.