Total births
86
Girls' name · since 1927
Virjean
Since 1927, U.S. Social Security records show 86 babies named Virjean, peaking in 1935. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 86
- total births
- 1927–1954
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
86 girls have been named Virjean since 1927, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Virjean has been recorded 86 times among girls since 1927, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1927 to 1954.
- 86 total births
- 1927–1954 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
86 girls have been named Virjean since 1927, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1954.
- 86
- total births
- 1927–1954
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Virjean was born in this single decade.
1935
Single peak year
9 babies were named Virjean in 1935 - its busiest year on record.
Virjean's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Virjean splits its recorded history at 1934: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1927 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1935 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Virjean at a glance
Last recorded 1954Peak year
1935
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1927
Virjean popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1927–1954
- Peak year (1935)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Virjean by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Virjean's strongest decade.
45 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Virjean births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
18 births
- 1930s
1930s
45 births
- 1940s 14
1940s
14 births
- 1950s 9
1950s
9 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 45 births (52% of all-time use).
Virjean by state
Where Virjean concentrates geographically, total births since 1927
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 10 | 11.6% |
Illinois share of Virjean's total US births 11.6%
10 of 86 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Virjean? ▼
Virjean has been given to 86 babies in the U.S. since 1927, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1954. 9 babies were born in 1935, its single highest year.
When was Virjean most popular? ▼
Virjean was most popular in the 1930s decade with 45 total births. The single peak year was 1935.
Where is Virjean most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Virjean are Illinois (10 births).
How long has the name Virjean been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Virjean since 1927 -- 28 years through the most recent 1954 data.
What names are similar to Virjean? ▼
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 Virjean's data
- Virjean's decade-level peak was the 1930s (45 total births); usage has since declined to 9 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Virjeans (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois 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 Virjean
Nearby Names Like Virjean
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Virjean
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 Virjean side by side: Virjean vs Virginia Virjean vs Virgie Virjean 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, 1927–1954 (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. "Virjean: Baby Name Since 1927 - 86 Births, Peak 1935." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/virjean. 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 Virjean 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.