Virgel
Virgel is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Staff bearer or flourishing.
Origin and history
Virgel is an alternative spelling of the classic name Virgil, derived from the Roman family name Vergilius. Historically associated with the ancient Roman poet Virgil, author of the Aeneid, the name enjoyed moderate usage in the United States during the early 20th century. It has become extremely rare in recent decades, with no published male births recorded in the U.S. since 2020.
Popularity in the United States
1,187 babies in the United States have been named Virgel since 1880. It ranks #3509 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (38.3 %)
- OK (19.1 %)
- KY (13.8 %)
- AR (11.7 %)
- IL (11.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 8 |
| 1900-1910 | 22 |
| 1910-1920 | 209 |
| 1920-1930 | 367 |
| 1930-1940 | 243 |
| 1940-1950 | 153 |
| 1950-1960 | 92 |
| 1960-1970 | 52 |
| 1970-1980 | 36 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Virgel is a spelling variant of Virgil, famously borne by the ancient Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro.
- More than 1,000 boys in the US have been named Virgel since 1880, primarily in the early-to-mid 20th century.