Virginia
Peaked at #6 nationally in 1921, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Virginia has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Virginia — Girls (United States)
StablePeak rank
#6
in 1921
Current rank
#510
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Virginia reached its peak popularity for girls in 1921, ranking #6 nationally with 19,032 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #583 (2014) to #510 (2024) — a 13% improvement.
As of 2024, Virginia ranks #510 nationally for girls, with 601 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #510 | 601 |
| 2023 | #560 | 535 |
| 2022 | #543 | 569 |
| 2021 | #544 | 562 |
| 2020 | #581 | 505 |
| 2019 | #533 | 575 |
| 2018 | #537 | 586 |
| 2017 | #514 | 611 |
Virginia — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#765
in 1927
Last ranked
#8198
in 1991
Years tracked
87
1895–1991
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1895, Virginia reached its peak popularity for boys in 1927, ranking #765 nationally with 74 babies given the name that year.
Virginia hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1991, when it stood at #8198.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | #8,198 | 6 |
| 1990 | #6,383 | 8 |
| 1989 | #5,144 | 10 |
| 1988 | #4,767 | 10 |
| 1987 | #4,562 | 10 |
| 1985 | #4,319 | 10 |
| 1984 | #4,951 | 8 |
| 1983 | #4,888 | 8 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Virginia most popular?
Virginia was most popular in 1921, when it ranked #6 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Virginia becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently stable; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Virginia?
At least 654,381 babies have been recorded with the name Virginia in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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