Virgia

Girl name

Virgia has been given to 1,208 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It peaked in 1919.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,208

Peak year

1919 (42 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1885

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Virgia — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Virgilboy

73,453 babies since 1880

Virgiegirl

22,468 babies since 1880

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FAQ

How popular is the name Virgia?

Virgia has been given to 1,208 babies in the U.S. since 1885. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Virgia peak?

Virgia peaked in 1919, when 42 babies were given the name.

Is Virgia a girl or boy name?

Virgia is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Virgia are girls).

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