Total births
221
Unisex name · since 1895
Virgin
Virgin has 221 recorded births since 1895 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1916 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 221
- total births
- 1895–1982
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
221 girls have been named Virgin since 1895, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Virgin recorded 221 times among girls since 1895, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1895 to 1982.
- 221 total births
- 1895–1982 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
221 girls have been named Virgin since 1895, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1982.
- 221
- total births
- 1895–1982
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Virgin was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
11 babies were named Virgin in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Virgin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Virgin splits its recorded history at 1929: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1898 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1916 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Virgin at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1895
Virgin popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1895–1982
- Peak year (1916)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 88 years of records
Virgin popularity over time - boys
30 total births recorded since 1923 (Virgin as boys' name)
Virgin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Virgin's strongest decade.
65 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Virgin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 11
1890s
11 births
- 1910s
1910s
46 births
- 1920s
1920s
65 births
- 1930s
1930s
50 births
- 1940s 19
1940s
19 births
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s 15
1960s
15 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 65 births (29% of all-time use).
Virgin by state
Where Virgin concentrates geographically, total births since 1895
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 17 | 7.7% |
Louisiana share of Virgin's total US births 7.7%
17 of 221 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Virgin? ▼
Virgin has been given to 221 babies in the U.S. since 1895, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1982. 11 babies were born in 1916, its single highest year.
When was Virgin most popular? ▼
Virgin was most popular in the 1920s decade with 65 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Virgin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Virgin are Louisiana (17 births).
Is Virgin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Virgin is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 221 births, and as a boy's name it has 30 births.
How long has the name Virgin been used? ▼
Records for Virgin go back to 1895, giving 88 years of history through 1982.
What names are similar to Virgin? ▼
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 Virgin's data
- Virgin's decade-level peak was the 1920s (65 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Virgins (17 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Virgin
Nearby Names Like Virgin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Virgin
Virginia Girl
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Virgie Girl
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Viridiana Girl
#5862 4,268 births
Virgina Girl
1,601 births
Virgil Girl
1,444 births
Compare Virgin side by side: Virgin vs Virginia Virgin vs Virgie Virgin vs Viridiana
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1895–1982 (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. "Virgin: Baby Name Since 1895 - 221 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/virgin. 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 Virgin 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 June 2026.