Virgil
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
73,325 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1921 Peak Popularity Year
1,869 Peak Births

Virgil Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Virgil has Latin origins and is derived from 'Virgilius', likely meaning 'flourishing'. Throughout history, it evolved from Virgilius to its modern forms, reflecting a literary heritage tied to the Roman poet. It lacks biblical relevance but gained traction during the Renaissance. Today, Virgil is associated with creativity and scholarship, with variants like Virgilio and Virgile.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Virgil"

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Pronunciation

/ˈvɜːrdʒəl/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Virgil is derived from the Latin name 'Virgilius', which is thought to have connections to the Latin word 'virga', meaning 'branch' or 'twig'. It is also associated with the Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro, commonly known as Virgil.

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Meaning

flourishing

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Language Evolution

Virgilius, Virgile, Vergil

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the Renaissance due to the admiration for the works of the poet Virgil, particularly his epic poem 'The Aeneid'.

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Variants & Derivatives

Virgilio, Virgile, Virgilus

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Modern Popularity & Image

Virgil is perceived as a classic and scholarly name, often associated with literature and the arts. It maintains a steady level of popularity, particularly in literary and academic circles.

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Famous People

Virgil Abloh, Virgil van Dijk, Virgil (the Roman poet)

📊 Virgil Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Virgil Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 1,869 peak births in 1921

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 47 US states, with strongest presence in West Virginia

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 12 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Virgil"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Virgil"

"Virgil" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 108th of 7545 26,028
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 157th of 6773 19,737
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 269th of 7552 13,582
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 433rd of 10718 5,583
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 816th of 16616 2,346
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 1803rd of 24088 1,152
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 1774th of 23106 1,065
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1202nd of 9107 703
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 2024th of 9204 315
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 3447th of 12526 228
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 7943rd of 19264 77
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 23525th of 27321 10

Regional Popularity of "Virgil" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
5.23%
74th/1416
25.82%
356th/1379
4.27%
101st/2366
10.60%
121st/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
7.12%
110th/1546
22.88%
356th/1556
6.50%
153rd/2353
11.12%
172nd/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
9.92%
221st/2227
21.15%
514th/2430
8.94%
255th/2853
10.31%
286th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
12.53%
368th/2937
19.01%
662nd/3483
11.31%
398th/3518
10.88%
440th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
19.21%
708th/3685
32.13%
1438th/4475
15.65%
813th/5194
14.94%
944th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
40.83%
1871st/4582
48.99%
2530th/5164
27.17%
1987th/7313
27.56%
2057th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
49.27%
1963rd/3984
63.67%
2857th/4487
29.26%
1996th/6822
26.02%
1633rd/6276

Regional Popularity of "Virgil" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
79.17%
1121st/1416
- 73.50%
1739th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 100.00%
2353rd/2353
-
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Virgil"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Virgil" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Virgil" in the United States

The name Virgil is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Virgil has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Virgil' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 108th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 157th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 269th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 433rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 816th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1803rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1774th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1202nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2024th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3447th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7943rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 23525th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Virgil' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Virgil name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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