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Virginia is a feminine name used in English and Italian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Feminine form of the Roman family name Verginius or Virginius, which is of unknown meaning, but long associated with Latin virgo ‘maid, virgin’. This was the name of the first English baby born in the New World: Virginia Dare in 1587 on Roanoke Island." It ranked #526 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, feminine form of the Roman family name Verginius or Virginius, which is of unknown meaning, but long associated with Latin virgo ‘maid, virgin’. This was the name of the first English baby born in the New World: Virginia Dare in 1587 on Roanoke Island. The entry lists its usage as English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and others.
Editorial confidence: uncertain
Popularity
Virginia ranked #526 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #526 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Virginia mean?
Virginia means "maid, virgin", according to Behind the Name.
Is Virginia a popular name?
Virginia ranked #526 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Virginia a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Virginia appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Virginia — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
