Virgil
Peaked at #93 nationally in 1907, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Virgil has been recorded 2% of the time for girls and 98% of the time for boys.
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Virgil — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#917
in 1898
Last ranked
#12451
in 1985
Years tracked
88
1888–1985
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1888, Virgil reached its peak popularity for girls in 1898, ranking #917 nationally with 15 babies given the name that year.
Virgil hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1985, when it stood at #12451.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | #12,451 | 5 |
| 1981 | #12,140 | 5 |
| 1980 | #10,360 | 6 |
| 1978 | #8,538 | 7 |
| 1977 | #9,621 | 6 |
| 1976 | #7,278 | 8 |
| 1973 | #6,067 | 9 |
| 1972 | #8,259 | 6 |
Virgil — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#93
in 1907
Current rank
#1542
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Virgil reached its peak popularity for boys in 1907, ranking #93 nationally with 276 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1943 (2014) to #1542 (2024) — a 21% improvement.
As of 2024, Virgil ranks #1542 nationally for boys, with 114 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,542 | 114 |
| 2023 | #1,471 | 123 |
| 2022 | #1,935 | 81 |
| 2021 | #1,653 | 101 |
| 2020 | #1,787 | 85 |
| 2019 | #1,734 | 91 |
| 2018 | #2,014 | 73 |
| 2017 | #1,660 | 96 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Virgil most popular?
Virgil was most popular in 1907, when it ranked #93 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Virgil becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Virgil?
At least 73,325 babies have been recorded with the name Virgil in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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