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).