Vergil
Vergil is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Flourishing, or of uncertain Roman family origin.
Origin and history
Vergil is a variant spelling of Virgil, derived from the Roman family name Vergilius. The name gained enduring fame through the ancient Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro, author of the Aeneid. In the United States, it has been used consistently but modestly over the past century.
Popularity in the United States
1,968 babies in the United States have been named Vergil since 1880. It ranks #2900 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1826.
States where it is most popular
- TX (21.1 %)
- OK (16.3 %)
- KY (15.4 %)
- TN (7.5 %)
- MO (7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 17 |
| 1900-1910 | 51 |
| 1910-1920 | 406 |
| 1920-1930 | 527 |
| 1930-1940 | 289 |
| 1940-1950 | 169 |
| 1950-1960 | 131 |
| 1960-1970 | 84 |
| 1970-1980 | 64 |
| 1980-1990 | 39 |
| 1990-2000 | 14 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 71 |
| 2020-2029 | 101 |
Nicknames
Verg, Virg
Fun facts
- Vergil is the historically accurate spelling of the Latin poet's name Publius Vergilius Maro.
- The ancient poet Virgil served as Dante's guide through Hell and Purgatory in the Divine Comedy.