Virgil
boy name#1409 in 2025Virgil entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #93 in 1907, ranks #1409 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1409
rank today
#93
peak (1907)
129
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #163 |
| 1890s | #122 |
| 1900s | #105 |
| 1910s | #106 |
| 1920s | #112 |
| 1930s | #143 |
| 1940s | #191 |
| 1950s | #265 |
| 1960s | #343 |
| 1970s | #464 |
| 1980s | #686 |
| 1990s | #1144 |
| 2000s | #1863 |
| 2010s | #1929 |
| 2020s | #1626 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Virgil has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 23,500 people named Virgil are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Virgil alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 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 ranks #1409 among US boy names in 2025, with 129 babies given the name.
- When was the name Virgil most popular?
- Virgil peaked in 1907, reaching #93 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Virgil with classmates?
- Virgil will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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