Virgilio
Virgilio is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Staff bearer or flourishing; related to the ancient Roman gens Vergilia.
Origin and history
Virgilio is an Italian and Spanish form of the Latin name Virgilius (or Vergil). Its historical roots are strongly tied to the ancient Roman poet Virgil. In the United States, it is a rare masculine name primarily used within Hispanic and Italian-American families.
Popularity in the United States
1,487 babies in the United States have been named Virgilio since 1880. It ranks #3247 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1865.
States where it is most popular
- NY (42.7 %)
- TX (26.6 %)
- CA (25.9 %)
- FL (2.5 %)
- IL (1.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 27 |
| 1920-1930 | 87 |
| 1930-1940 | 67 |
| 1940-1950 | 40 |
| 1950-1960 | 103 |
| 1960-1970 | 175 |
| 1970-1980 | 235 |
| 1980-1990 | 217 |
| 1990-2000 | 245 |
| 2000-2010 | 161 |
| 2010-2019 | 68 |
| 2020-2029 | 62 |
Famous people named Virgilio
- Virgilio Barco Vargas: President, Politician
- Virgilio Piñera: Author, Playwright
Nicknames
Gil, Virgi
Fun facts
- The name directly derives from Virgil, the famous Roman poet who wrote the Epic poem the Aeneid.
- It traces back to the ancient Roman clan name Vergilius, which was associated with springtime growth and flourishing.