Virginia
Virginia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /vəˈd͡ʒɪn.jə/ · /vɚˈd͡ʒɪn.jə/
Meaning and origin of Virginia
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
From Latin Virginia, feminine form of Virginius or Verginius, a Roman family name, possibly identical with Vergilius. The state/colony was named for Elizabeth I as the Virgin Queen, equivalent to virgin + -ia.
How popular is Virginia?
Since 1880, 652,959 girls and 2,009 boys in the U.S. have been named Virginia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6 in 1921. Its highest rank for boys was #765 in 1927. In 2025 it ranked #526 for girls, with 572 babies given the name.
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Sibling name ideas for Virginia
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Virginia FAQ
What does the name Virginia mean?
A female given name from Latin. From Latin Virginia, feminine form of Virginius or Verginius, a Roman family name, possibly identical with Vergilius. The state/colony was named for Elizabeth I as the Virgin Queen, equivalent to virgin + -ia.
What is the origin of the name Virginia?
Virginia is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Virginia?
Since 1880, 652,959 girls and 2,009 boys in the U.S. have been named Virginia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6 in 1921. Its highest rank for boys was #765 in 1927. In 2025 it ranked #526 for girls, with 572 babies given the name.
Is Virginia a boy or girl name?
Virginia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 652,959 girls and 2,009 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.