Virgil
Male name · ↓ Falling
40,389
Total Births
1921
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Virgil
Virgil is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 40,389 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,751 births |
| 1890s | 3,084 births |
| 1900s | 4,707 births |
| 1910s | 7,153 births |
| 1920s | 7,714 births |
| 1930s | 5,184 births |
| 1940s | 3,729 births |
| 1950s | 2,960 births |
| 1960s | 2,066 births |
| 1970s | 1,249 births |
| 1980s | 674 births |
| 1990s | 118 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Virgil?
Virgil has been given to 40,389 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1921 with 904 births that year.
Is Virgil a boy or girl name?
Virgil is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Virgil most popular?
Virgil was most popular in 1921, when 904 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Virgil?
Virgil first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).