Virgie
Virgie is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Maiden, pure, or virgin; short form of Virginia.
Origin and history
Virgie is a traditional English feminine given name, originally developed as a diminutive of Virginia or Vergie. Deriving from the Latin root 'virgo', it carries associations with purity or maidenhood. Popular in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it is now rarely given to newborns.
Popularity in the United States
21,800 babies in the United States have been named Virgie since 1880. It ranks #1005 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2091.
States where it is most popular
- TX (11 %)
- KY (10.7 %)
- VA (9.4 %)
- MS (9.3 %)
- TN (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 783 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,811 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,466 |
| 1910-1920 | 4,306 |
| 1920-1930 | 4,851 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,214 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,133 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,253 |
| 1960-1970 | 582 |
| 1970-1980 | 229 |
| 1980-1990 | 118 |
| 1990-2000 | 44 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Fun facts
- Virgie was a top 200 name for girls in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
- It originated primarily as a affectionate pet name for Virginia before becoming an independent given name.