How popular is the name Virl in 2025?

Virl is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Virl most popular?

Virl peaked in 1914, reaching #2271 among US boy names.

Virl will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Virl entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #2271 in 1914, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2271

peak (1914)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Virl are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Virl alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Virl in 2025?: Virl is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Virl most popular?: Virl peaked in 1914, reaching #2271 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Virl with classmates?: Virl will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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