Virginia
Virginia is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Maiden or pure; belonging to the Verginia gens.
Origin and history
Virginia is a classic name derived from the Roman family name Virginius, traditionally associated with the Latin word 'virgo', meaning maiden or pure. Although historically and overwhelmingly used as a female name, U.S. Social Security records reflect occasional male usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it remains extremely rare as a masculine given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,009 babies in the United States have been named Virginia since 1880. It ranks #2873 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (29.5 %)
- CA (19 %)
- VA (14.5 %)
- NY (10 %)
- OH (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 28 |
| 1910-1920 | 200 |
| 1920-1930 | 483 |
| 1930-1940 | 494 |
| 1940-1950 | 320 |
| 1950-1960 | 173 |
| 1960-1970 | 122 |
| 1970-1980 | 79 |
| 1980-1990 | 85 |
| 1990-2000 | 14 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Virginia saw limited usage for boys in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the U.S., a period when several traditionally female names occasionally crossed over.
- The name is strongly associated with the U.S. state of Virginia, which was named in honor of Queen Elizabeth I, known as the Virgin Queen.