Virgil
How to say it: VUR-jil · /ˈvɜːrdʒɪl/
From Roman family name Vergilius; etymology uncertain, possibly from 'virga' (staff). Borne by the great Roman poet.
Virgil was the 1,224th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 129 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1910s, its births are up about 79% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,017 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,224 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 129 |
| Share of births | 1 in 25,700 |
| Peak decade | 1910s |
| Change over 10 years | +79% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,017 |
| In France, 2025 | #670 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Once more familiar, Virgil now sits far from its 1910s high. Use has steadied and the next few years should bring a small lift.
What goes with it
Softly breathed in two parts, Virgil feels literary and grave. Julius makes a fitting companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Virgil is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #670 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Virgil
- Virgil van Dijk (born 1991)Dutch association football player
- Virgil Widrich (born 1967)Austrian director and scriptwriter
- Virgil Abloh (1980–2021)American fashion designer
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