Declining since 1995, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Viridiana since 1973
Babies named Viridiana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 675 |
| 1990s | 1,733 |
| 2000s | 1,359 |
| 2010s | 364 |
| 2020s | 130 |
Meaning & origin
Viridiana is a name of Latin origin meaning 'green' or 'youthful', derived from 'viridis'. It has been used in the Spanish-speaking world and gained cultural prominence through 19th-century literature and 20th-century film. In the United States, it first appeared in birth records in 1973 and reached its peak popularity in 1995. Since then, its use has been declining, reflecting a shift away from less common literary names. Geographically, the name is most common in Texas and California, states with large Hispanic populations. With a current ranking of 5,554 and an incidence of about 1 in 73,058 births, Viridiana remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with natural and cultural resonance.
Viridiana is derived from the Latin 'viridis', meaning 'green'. It is the feminine form of Viridianus, a Latin name. The name gained modern usage through the novel 'Viridiana' by Benito Pérez Galdós (1878) and later Luis Buñuel's 1961 film of the same name. In the Spanish-speaking world, it has been used since the mid-20th century.
Where Viridiana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Viri, Ana, Diana
Sibling names for Viridiana
Names that share Viridiana's style, for a brother or sister.
