Virgil
Virgil is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Flourishing or staff bearer (etymology uncertain).
Origin and history
Virgil is a masculine name derived from the Roman family name Vergilius. It is famous for the ancient Roman poet Virgil, author of the Aeneid. In the United States, Virgil was most popular in the early to mid-20th century, though it remains a recognizable classical option today.
Popularity in the United States
72,009 babies in the United States have been named Virgil since 1880. It ranks #396 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1322.
States where it is most popular
- OH (6.8 %)
- TX (6.5 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
- MO (6.2 %)
- KY (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 827 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,349 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,134 |
| 1910-1920 | 10,858 |
| 1920-1930 | 15,992 |
| 1930-1940 | 11,363 |
| 1940-1950 | 8,950 |
| 1950-1960 | 7,286 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,208 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,147 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,746 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,067 |
| 2000-2010 | 685 |
| 2010-2019 | 764 |
| 2020-2029 | 633 |
Famous people named Virgil
- Virgil Abloh: Fashion Designer, Creative Director
- Virgil Thomson: Composer, Music Critic
- Virgil van Dijk: Athlete, Soccer Player
Nicknames
Verg, Virg
Fun facts
- The name was borne by Publius Vergilius Maro, the Roman poet who wrote the epic poem Aeneid.
- In Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, Virgil serves as Dante's guide through Hell and Purgatory.