Virgel
boy nameVirgel entered the US charts in 1896, peaked at #826 in 1896, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1896–2025
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rank today
#826
peak (1896)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #826 |
| 1900s | #1132 |
| 1910s | #1353 |
| 1920s | #1198 |
| 1930s | #1422 |
| 1940s | #1896 |
| 1950s | #2821 |
| 1960s | #3299 |
| 1970s | #4634 |
| 1980s | #7905 |
Living bearers
About 300 people named Virgel are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Virgel 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 Virgel in 2025?
- Virgel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Virgel most popular?
- Virgel peaked in 1896, reaching #826 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Virgel with classmates?
- Virgel will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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