Viridiana
Viridiana is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Green, verdant, or youthful.
Origin and history
Viridiana is a feminine name of Late Latin origin derived from the word viridis, meaning green or youthful. It historically spread through Catholic tradition via Saint Viridiana, an Italian anchorite. In the United States, it is a relatively uncommon name used primarily within Hispanic and Latin American communities.
Popularity in the United States
4,268 babies in the United States have been named Viridiana since 1880. It ranks #2692 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1971.
States where it is most popular
- CA (55.9 %)
- TX (25.5 %)
- AZ (6.4 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- NV (1.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 7 |
| 1980-1990 | 675 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,733 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,359 |
| 2010-2019 | 364 |
| 2020-2029 | 130 |
Famous people named Viridiana
- Viridiana Alatriste: Actress
Nicknames
Viri
Fun facts
- The name gained international cultural recognition as the title of Luis Buñuel's acclaimed 1961 film Viridiana.
- Saint Viridiana of Castelfiorentino lived as an anchorite and is traditionally invoked for protection against snakes.