Virgia
girl nameVirgia entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #893 in 1895, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#893
peak (1895)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1027 |
| 1890s | #1114 |
| 1900s | #1331 |
| 1910s | #1264 |
| 1920s | #1400 |
| 1930s | #1659 |
| 1940s | #2833 |
| 1950s | #4109 |
| 1960s | #5002 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Virgia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Virgia alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Virgia in 2025?
- Virgia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Virgia most popular?
- Virgia peaked in 1895, reaching #893 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Virgia with classmates?
- Virgia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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