Holding steady.
Popularity of Virgia since 1885
Babies named Virgia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Virgia's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 19 |
| 1890s | 69 |
| 1900s | 97 |
| 1910s | 253 |
| 1920s | 329 |
| 1930s | 225 |
| 1940s | 134 |
| 1950s | 66 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Virgia is a rare girl's name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1885, though it never achieved widespread popularity. Its peak year was 1895, and it saw a slow decline thereafter, with the last recorded instance in 1925. The trajectory indicates a stable pattern during its brief period of use. The name remains obscure, rarely encountered today. Possible origins include a feminine form of Virgil or a variant of Virginia, given the similar sound and spelling. Despite its obscurity, Virgia carries a vintage charm reminiscent of late 19th-century naming trends.
Virgia is a rare name of uncertain origin. It may derive from the Latin name Vergilia, the feminine form of Virgilius (Virgil), or it could be a variant of Virginia, the feminine form of Virginius, meaning 'maiden' or 'virgin.' The name appeared sporadically in the United States in the late 19th century, with its peak usage in 1895, but has since fallen out of common use.
Sibling names for Virgia
Names that share Virgia's style, for a brother or sister.
