Virginia
Virginia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Maiden, pure, or belonging to the Roman Virginius family.
Origin and history
Virginia is a classic female name of Latin origin derived from the ancient Roman family name Virginius. It was historically associated with maidenhood or purity and gained early American significance via Virginia Dare, the first child of English parents born in the Americas. Though immensely popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it remains a recognized classic today.
Popularity in the United States
652,959 babies in the United States have been named Virginia since 1880. It ranks #40 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #538.
States where it is most popular
- NY (7.3 %)
- PA (6 %)
- CA (5.9 %)
- TX (5.6 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 2,948 |
| 1890-1900 | 5,864 |
| 1900-1910 | 14,539 |
| 1910-1920 | 94,322 |
| 1920-1930 | 169,554 |
| 1930-1940 | 103,089 |
| 1940-1950 | 99,000 |
| 1950-1960 | 69,783 |
| 1960-1970 | 35,345 |
| 1970-1980 | 18,053 |
| 1980-1990 | 14,993 |
| 1990-2000 | 9,865 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,704 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,546 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,354 |
Famous people named Virginia
- Virginia Woolf: Author, Essayist
- Virginia Madsen: Actress
- Virginia Mayo: Actress, Dancer
Nicknames
Ginny, Ginnie, Jennie, Virgie
Fun facts
- Virginia Dare, born in 1587 on Roanoke Island, was the first child born in the Americas to English parents.
- Virginia was a top 10 most popular girl's name in the United States throughout the 1910s and 1920s.