What does the name Virginia mean?

The name Virginia means "Maiden, virgin".

What is the origin of the name Virginia?

Virginia is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Virginia?

In 2023, 601 babies were named Virginia in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Virginia a girl's name?

Yes, Virginia is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Virginia

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Births Last Year: 601 →

All-Time Total: 629,021

Peak Year: 1922

Virginia is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Virginius, which is possibly related to the Latin word "virgo" meaning "maiden" or "virgin."

Notable Namesakes

Virginia Woolf - Writer, pioneer of modernist literature.
Virginia Johnson - Sex researcher, half of Masters and Johnson.
Virginia Apgar - Anesthesiologist, developed Apgar score for newborns.
Virginia Madsen - Actress, known for "Sideways" and "Candyman."
Virginia Wade - Tennis player, won Wimbledon singles title in 1977.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Virginia

Caroline Magnolia Mckinley Margaret Waverly Anne Raelyn Ryleigh

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Virginia

Ryland William Dakota Asa Grady Anderson Langston Lennox

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Virginia

Virgie

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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