Girl nameCurrently #510 in the USSteady
Virginia
//vɜrˈdʒɪnjə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19228 lettersStarts with V
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Virginia'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.
Virginia's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Virginia |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 213 |
| 1881 | 210 |
| 1882 | 274 |
| 1883 | 234 |
| 1884 | 263 |
| 1885 | 289 |
| 1886 | 353 |
| 1887 | 332 |
| 1888 | 385 |
| 1889 | 395 |
| 1890 | 405 |
| 1891 | 439 |
| 1892 | 475 |
| 1893 | 498 |
| 1894 | 583 |
| 1895 | 633 |
| 1896 | 621 |
| 1897 | 638 |
| 1898 | 807 |
| 1899 | 776 |
| 1900 | 1,068 |
| 1901 | 831 |
| 1902 | 1,008 |
| 1903 | 1,032 |
| 1904 | 1,218 |
| 1905 | 1,400 |
| 1906 | 1,496 |
| 1907 | 1,893 |
| 1908 | 2,195 |
| 1909 | 2,426 |
| 1910 | 2,863 |
| 1911 | 3,272 |
| 1912 | 4,822 |
| 1913 | 6,052 |
| 1914 | 7,620 |
| 1915 | 10,980 |
| 1916 | 12,508 |
| 1917 | 14,289 |
| 1918 | 16,452 |
| 1919 | 15,664 |
| 1920 | 17,346 |
| 1921 | 19,070 |
| 1922 | 19,181 |
| 1923 | 18,362 |
| 1924 | 18,666 |
| 1925 | 17,541 |
| 1926 | 16,215 |
| 1927 | 15,807 |
| 1928 | 14,555 |
| 1929 | 13,294 |
| 1930 | 13,266 |
| 1931 | 11,942 |
| 1932 | 10,807 |
| 1933 | 9,761 |
| 1934 | 10,050 |
| 1935 | 9,916 |
| 1936 | 9,700 |
| 1937 | 9,550 |
| 1938 | 9,321 |
| 1939 | 9,269 |
| 1940 | 9,598 |
| 1941 | 10,087 |
| 1942 | 10,837 |
| 1943 | 10,886 |
| 1944 | 9,932 |
| 1945 | 9,275 |
| 1946 | 10,042 |
| 1947 | 10,430 |
| 1948 | 9,318 |
| 1949 | 8,913 |
| 1950 | 8,324 |
| 1951 | 8,201 |
| 1952 | 8,179 |
| 1953 | 7,565 |
| 1954 | 7,198 |
| 1955 | 6,869 |
| 1956 | 6,406 |
| 1957 | 6,254 |
| 1958 | 5,686 |
| 1959 | 5,274 |
| 1960 | 4,800 |
| 1961 | 4,596 |
| 1962 | 4,291 |
| 1963 | 4,225 |
| 1964 | 3,813 |
| 1965 | 3,308 |
| 1966 | 2,953 |
| 1967 | 2,564 |
| 1968 | 2,461 |
| 1969 | 2,455 |
| 1970 | 2,343 |
| 1971 | 2,156 |
| 1972 | 1,804 |
| 1973 | 1,824 |
| 1974 | 1,711 |
| 1975 | 1,738 |
| 1976 | 1,622 |
| 1977 | 1,606 |
| 1978 | 1,666 |
| 1979 | 1,662 |
| 1980 | 1,749 |
| 1981 | 1,811 |
| 1982 | 1,770 |
| 1983 | 1,687 |
| 1984 | 1,473 |
| 1985 | 1,389 |
| 1986 | 1,367 |
| 1987 | 1,256 |
| 1988 | 1,303 |
| 1989 | 1,276 |
| 1990 | 1,343 |
| 1991 | 1,197 |
| 1992 | 1,089 |
| 1993 | 1,041 |
| 1994 | 923 |
| 1995 | 904 |
| 1996 | 986 |
| 1997 | 775 |
| 1998 | 797 |
| 1999 | 824 |
| 2000 | 811 |
| 2001 | 753 |
| 2002 | 801 |
| 2003 | 742 |
| 2004 | 697 |
| 2005 | 681 |
| 2006 | 605 |
| 2007 | 572 |
| 2008 | 549 |
| 2009 | 493 |
| 2010 | 489 |
| 2011 | 507 |
| 2012 | 508 |
| 2013 | 539 |
| 2014 | 523 |
| 2015 | 600 |
| 2016 | 604 |
| 2017 | 611 |
| 2018 | 586 |
| 2019 | 575 |
| 2020 | 505 |
| 2021 | 562 |
| 2022 | 569 |
| 2023 | 535 |
| 2024 | 601 |
Virginia through the decades
- Virginia peaked in 1922, when 19,181 babies were named Virginia in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Virginia has risen 5% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Virginia currently ranks #510 in the US and is holding steady.