Total births
31
Boys' name · since 1920
Virtus
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 31 babies named Virtus, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 31
- total births
- 1920–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 74%
- born in that decade
31 boys have been named Virtus since 1920, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Virtus has 31 recorded births among boys since 1920, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 1931.
- 31 total births
- 1920–1931 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 74% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
31 boys have been named Virtus since 1920, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1931.
- 31
- total births
- 1920–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 74%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
74% of everyone ever named Virtus was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
8 babies were named Virtus in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Virtus's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Virtus's SSA record in two at 1928 and the more recent half accounts for 58% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 42%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1925, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Virtus at a glance
Last recorded 1931Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Virtus popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–1931
- Peak year (1920)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Virtus by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Virtus's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 74% of all-time use.
Virtus births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
23 births
- 1930s 8
1930s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 23 births (74% of all-time use).
Virtus by state
Where Virtus concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Iowa | | 5 | 16.1% |
Iowa share of Virtus's total US births 16.1%
5 of 31 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Virtus? ▼
Since 1920, Social Security records show 31 babies named Virtus. The most recent recorded year was 1931. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 8 births.
When was Virtus most popular? ▼
Virtus was most popular in the 1920s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Virtus most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Virtus are Iowa (5 births).
How long has the name Virtus been used? ▼
Records for Virtus go back to 1920, giving 12 years of history through 1931.
What names are similar to Virtus? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Virgil, Virgle, Virginia, Viraj, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Virtus's data
- Virtus's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (23 total births) through the 1930s (8) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Iowa records the most Virtuss (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Iowa 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 Virtus
Nearby Names Like Virtus
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Virtus
Virgil Boy
#1540 72,009 births
Virgle Boy
2,196 births
Virginia Boy
2,009 births
Viraj Boy
#1149 1,937 births
Virgilio Boy
#5938 1,487 births
Compare Virtus side by side: Virtus vs Virgil Virtus vs Virgle Virtus vs Virginia
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1920–1931 (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. "Virtus: Baby Name Since 1920 - 31 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/virtus. 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 Virtus 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.