Boy nameCurrently #5,031 in the USSteady
Vir
1 syllablePeak year: 20223 lettersStarts with V
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Vir's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Vir's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Vir |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 14 |
| 2012 | 18 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 22 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 20 |
Vir through the decades
- Vir peaked in 2022, when 33 babies were named Vir in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Vir has risen 51% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Vir currently ranks #5,031 in the US and is holding steady.