Vergil
boy name#5045 in 2025Vergil entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #641 in 1896, ranks #5045 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1886–2025
#5045
rank today
#641
peak (1896)
19
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #959 |
| 1890s | #854 |
| 1900s | #1046 |
| 1910s | #948 |
| 1920s | #963 |
| 1930s | #1268 |
| 1940s | #1794 |
| 1950s | #2253 |
| 1960s | #2982 |
| 1970s | #3809 |
| 1980s | #4937 |
| 1990s | #6978 |
| 2010s | #8929 |
| 2020s | #5666 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Vergil are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Vergil alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Vergil in 2025?
- Vergil ranks #5045 among US boy names in 2025, with 19 babies given the name.
- When was the name Vergil most popular?
- Vergil peaked in 1896, reaching #641 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Vergil with classmates?
- Vergil will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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