A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Virgie since 1880
Babies named Virgie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Virgie's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 783 |
| 1890s | 1,811 |
| 1900s | 2,466 |
| 1910s | 4,306 |
| 1920s | 4,851 |
| 1930s | 3,214 |
| 1940s | 2,133 |
| 1950s | 1,253 |
| 1960s | 582 |
| 1970s | 229 |
| 1980s | 118 |
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Virgie is a name that conjures an era of gingham and front porches, a diminutive of Virginia that had its moment in the spotlight in the early 20th century. Its peak year was 1904, when it ranked among the 200 most popular names for girls. Since then, it drifted into near obscurity, but began a quiet revival in 2020, suggesting a new appreciation for vintage names with a soft, feminine sound. The name is almost exclusively given to girls in the United States, with no significant variation across states. Although it has not appeared in the top 1000 in recent decades, its upward trajectory since 2020 hints at a possible return for this sweet, old-fashioned choice.
Virgie is primarily a diminutive of Virginia, which derives from the Latin name Verginius (later Virginia), meaning 'maiden' or 'virgin'. The name Virginia was popular in the English-speaking world from the colonial era onward, often referencing the state or the Virgin Queen. Virgie emerged as a short form in the 19th century, particularly in the American South, enjoying peak popularity in the early 1900s before declining. It has seen a modest revival since 2020.
Where Virgie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Virgy, Virgee
Sibling names for Virgie
Names that share Virgie's style, for a brother or sister.
