Virgil
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Flourishing; Strong
Background: The name Virgil originates from the Latin name 'Virgilius,' which is associated with the meaning 'flourishing' or 'strong.' This name is often linked to the ancient Roman poet Virgil, whose works have had significant influence on literature.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#389
Total births
73,325
Most popular decade
1920s
(49,005 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+384 ranks)
Years in Top 100
8
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
98.0% male
2.0% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 81
- First year rank
- #163
- Peak year
- 1921
- Peak year births
- 1,830
- Peak rank
- #98
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 114
- Recent rank
- #1,536
Female
- First year
- 1888
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,276
- Peak year
- 1920
- Peak year births
- 57
- Peak rank
- #968
- Most recent year
- 1985
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #10,678
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).