Virgil: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A flourishing child with a poet's gentle soul.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1798
- Peak
- #93 in 1907
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Virgil Means
Virgil is a boy name of English origin. A flourishing child with a poet's gentle soul.
How Popular Virgil Is
Virgil currently ranks #1798 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #93 in 1907. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Virgil
- Virgil broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #93 in 1907.
- Virgil is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Virgil has been a top 100 name across 178+ years of American history.
- Virgil is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Virgil
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Virgil
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Questions About Virgil
What does Virgil mean?
Virgil is a boy name of English origin. A flourishing child with a poet's gentle soul.
How popular is Virgil?
Virgil currently ranks #1798 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #93 in 1907. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Virgil come from?
Virgil comes from English roots. Virgil broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #93 in 1907.
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