Virgle
Virgle is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Staff bearer or unknown ancient Latin clan name.
Origin and history
Virgle is a variant spelling of Virgil, derived from the Roman family name Vergilius. It was moderately used in the United States in the early 20th century but has since fallen out of common usage. The name carries classical historical roots associated with the ancient Roman poet.
Popularity in the United States
2,196 babies in the United States have been named Virgle since 1880. It ranks #2756 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (20.9 %)
- AR (20.7 %)
- TN (19.7 %)
- KY (13.7 %)
- OK (12.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 19 |
| 1890-1900 | 42 |
| 1900-1910 | 83 |
| 1910-1920 | 354 |
| 1920-1930 | 652 |
| 1930-1940 | 456 |
| 1940-1950 | 285 |
| 1950-1960 | 169 |
| 1960-1970 | 93 |
| 1970-1980 | 38 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Virgle arose as an alternative spelling of the classical Latin name Virgil in late 19th- and early 20th-century America.
- The name experienced peak usage in the United States during the early 1900s before gradually declining.