Virgil
girl nameVirgil entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #886 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1888–2025
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rank today
#886
peak (1898)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1276 |
| 1890s | #1047 |
| 1900s | #1075 |
| 1910s | #1122 |
| 1920s | #1398 |
| 1930s | #2125 |
| 1940s | #2425 |
| 1950s | #3398 |
| 1960s | #5220 |
| 1970s | #7033 |
| 1980s | #10061 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Virgil are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Virgil 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 Virgil in 2025?
- Virgil is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Virgil most popular?
- Virgil peaked in 1898, reaching #886 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Virgil with classmates?
- Virgil will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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