Virginia
boy nameVirginia entered the US charts in 1895, peaked at #762 in 1927, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1895–2025
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rank today
#762
peak (1927)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1041 |
| 1900s | #1154 |
| 1910s | #1319 |
| 1920s | #1022 |
| 1930s | #911 |
| 1940s | #1268 |
| 1950s | #1913 |
| 1960s | #2595 |
| 1970s | #4059 |
| 1980s | #4289 |
| 1990s | #6547 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Virginia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Virginia alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Virginia in 2025?
- Virginia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Virginia most popular?
- Virginia peaked in 1927, reaching #762 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Virginia with classmates?
- Virginia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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