Virginia
Virginia is a Latin name meaning 'pure' or 'virginal,' derived from the Roman family name Verginius. It gained popularity as an English name in honor of Queen Elizabeth I, known as the 'Virgin Queen,' and was famously given to the first English colony in America.
Current Popularity
#510 for girls
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Strong historical and literary associations
- •Offers versatile nickname options from classic to playful
- •May be associated with the U.S. state of Virginia
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Famous People
Virginia Woolf
Novelist and modernist writer
Virginia Apgar
Physician who created the Apgar Score
Virginia Gardner
Actress
Virginia McKenna
Actress and wildlife campaigner
Statistics
652,372
Total births since 1880
1922
Peak year
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