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Virginia

Virginia is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Virginia?

Recorded births named Virginia by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	654,968 births
England & Wales since 1996	296 births
Ireland since 1964	122 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Virginia's popularity over time

Babies named Virginia per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1922 (19,181/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (21/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1978 (12/yr).

When was Virginia popular?

Virginia reached its peak in 1922, when it was the #15 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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