Virginia

Virginia is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “maiden.” In 2024 it was given to 601 girls in the United States.

Virginia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · English & American · Italian · Greek
Meaning
“maiden”
Pronunciation
/vəˈd͡ʒɪn.jə/

About the name Virginia

Virginia belongs to the Spanish and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “maiden” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Virginia first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #6 in 1921, and in 2024 601 babies received the name — 652,372 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Virginia in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#6 in 1921
Peak year
1922
Babies named Virginia in 2024
601
Total since 1880
652,372

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Virginia mean?

Virginia means “maiden” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Virginia a boy or girl name?

Virginia is a girl name. In 2024, 601 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Virginia?

Virginia comes from the Spanish, English & American, Italian and Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Virginia?

Virginia first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #6 in 1921, and 601 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Virginia?

Virginia is pronounced /vəˈd͡ʒɪn.jə/ (IPA).

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