How Many People Are Named Virginia?
654,381
people in the United States are named Virginia
1 in 511 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#89
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
0.1953%
Of US population
Peak Year
1922
19,181 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Romanian, Ancient Roman
Pronunciation:
vər-JIN-yə (English), veer-JEE-nya (Italian), beer-KHEE-nya (Spanish)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Feminine form of the Roman family name Verginius or Virginius which is of unknown meaning, but long associated with Latin virgo "maid, virgin". According to a legend, it was the name of a Roman woman killed by her father so as to save her from the clutches of a crooked official.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 86.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
New York
45,625
Pennsylvania
37,427
California
37,000
Texas
35,122
Illinois
33,983
Ohio
33,935
Virginia
29,011
Michigan
25,215
North Carolina
21,714
Missouri
20,797
💡 Fun Facts About "Virginia"
- 601 babies were named Virginia in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1922
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
Check how many have your name?
Enter it and find out how many of you there are.
⊙ Your name is never stored — processed in real-time only.