Virgina

Meaning & origin

Virgina is a rare spelling variant of the well-established name Virginia, first recorded in the United States in 1900. While the standard Virginia has enjoyed consistent popularity, Virgina has never appeared in the Social Security Administration's top 1000 rankings. Its peak year was 1922, during the height of Virginia's own popularity in the 1920s. The trajectory of Virgina's usage has been stable since the mid-20th century, with extremely few annual births. The name reflects the enduring appeal of Latin-derived names meaning 'maiden', though the variant spelling remains uncommon. No state recorded a significant number of Virgina births, underscoring its rarity across the country.

Virgina is a spelling variant of Virginia, derived from the Latin 'virgo' meaning 'maiden'. The name Virginia was popularized in English-speaking countries during the 16th century, partly due to the colony of Virginia named after Queen Elizabeth I, the 'Virgin Queen'. Variants like Virgina emerged as common misspellings but are rare in official records.