Virginia
Female name · ↓ Falling
291,217
Total Births
1922
Peak Year
#557
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Virginia
Virginia is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 291,217 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 5,023 births |
| 1890s | 6,622 births |
| 1900s | 14,287 births |
| 1910s | 46,764 births |
| 1920s | 71,352 births |
| 1930s | 44,037 births |
| 1940s | 40,038 births |
| 1950s | 28,193 births |
| 1960s | 13,896 births |
| 1970s | 7,121 births |
| 1980s | 5,795 births |
| 1990s | 3,818 births |
| 2000s | 2,492 births |
| 2010s | 1,292 births |
| 2020s | 487 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Virginia?
Virginia has been given to 291,217 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1922 with 8,052 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #557.
Is Virginia a boy or girl name?
Virginia is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Virginia most popular?
Virginia was most popular in 1922, when 8,052 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Virginia?
Virginia first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).