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Virgil

Virgil is a boy name of French origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginFrench
  • StyleOriginal
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#1,495

How popular is Virgil?

Popularity in the United States

Virgil has been given to 72,900 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 19,880 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Virgil per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Virgil has been given to 2,071 babies in France since 1969, peaking in the 2000s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Virgil per year in France, 1969–2022. Source: INSEE
72,900 Babies named since 1880
1920s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Virgil

Is Virgil a boy's or a girl's name?

Virgil is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Virgil?

Virgil has been given to 72,900 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1920s. Its use has declined since that peak.