Total births
1,208
Girls' name · since 1885
Virgia
Since 1885, U.S. Social Security records show 1,208 babies named Virgia, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,208
- total births
- 1885–1967
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Virgia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 1,208 have been recorded since 1885.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Virgia has been recorded 1,208 times among girls since 1885, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1885 to 1967.
- 1,208 total births
- 1885–1967 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,208 girls have been named Virgia since 1885, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1967.
- 1,208
- total births
- 1885–1967
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Virgia was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
42 babies were named Virgia in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Virgia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Virgia's SSA record in two at 1924 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1893, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Virgia at a glance
Last recorded 1967Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1885
Virgia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–1967
- Peak year (1919)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 83 years of records
Virgia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Virgia's strongest decade.
329 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Virgia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 19
1880s
19 births
- 1890s 69
1890s
69 births
- 1900s 97
1900s
97 births
- 1910s
1910s
253 births
- 1920s
1920s
329 births
- 1930s
1930s
225 births
- 1940s
1940s
134 births
- 1950s 66
1950s
66 births
- 1960s 16
1960s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 329 births (27% of all-time use).
How Virgia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Virgia's total volume
Virgia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Virgia by state
Where Virgia concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 126 | 10.4% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 28 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 16 | 1.3% |
| #4 | Texas | | 16 | 1.3% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.4% |
Mississippi share of Virgia's total US births 10.4%
Even split
126 of 1,208 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Virgia? ▼
1,208 babies have been named Virgia since 1885. It was last recorded in 1967. The peak year was 1919 with 42 births.
When was Virgia most popular? ▼
Virgia was most popular in the 1920s decade with 329 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Virgia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Virgia are Mississippi (126 births), Arkansas (28 births), Tennessee (16 births).
How long has the name Virgia been used? ▼
Records for Virgia go back to 1885, giving 83 years of history through 1967.
What names are similar to Virgia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Virginia, Virgie, Viridiana, Virgina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Virgia's data
- Virgia's decade-level peak was the 1920s (329 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Virgias (126 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Virgia
Nearby Names Like Virgia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Virgia
Virginia Girl
#506 652,959 births
Virgie Girl
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Viridiana Girl
#5862 4,268 births
Virgina Girl
1,601 births
Virgil Girl
1,444 births
Compare Virgia side by side: Virgia vs Virginia Virgia vs Virgie Virgia vs Viridiana
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1885–1967 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Virgia: Baby Name Since 1885 - 1,208 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/virgia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Virgia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.