Virginia

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Maiden; Pure

Background: The name Virginia originates from the Latin word 'virginis,' meaning 'maiden' or 'pure.' This term has been associated with the idea of purity and innocence.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#40
Total births
654,381
Most popular decade
1920s (510,111 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+71 ranks)
Years in Top 100
73
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.3% male 99.7% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1895
First year births
5
First year rank
#1,079
Peak year
1927
Peak year births
74
Peak rank
#762
Most recent year
1991
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#7,271

Female

First year
1880
First year births
213
First year rank
#99
Peak year
1922
Peak year births
19,144
Peak rank
#7
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
601
Recent rank
#510

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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