Virginia Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Virginia was also the name given to Queen Elizabeth I, often referred to as “Old Dominion”.

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A Deep Dive

Virginia Overview

Meaning

Virgin, pure, maid

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Virginia evolved through Roman times and was adopted by early Christians to honor the Virgin Mary, becoming popular in medieval Europe.

Pronunciation

/vərˈdʒɪn.jə/

Popularity

Virginia is a beloved name in many countries, particularly in the United States, Spain, and Italy. In 2023, Virginia ranked 559th for girls in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Classic, Vintage, Traditional

Associated Traits

Elegant, resilient, classic, strong

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Associated with the Virgin Mary

Name Day

January 7th
A Deep Dive

Virginia Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Virgy, Virgie, Virginie, Virgínia, Virginija, Virdžinija, Wilikinia, Vegenia, Βιργινία, Virgina

Common Nicknames

Ginnie, Ginny, Gina, Ginger, Nia, Jenna, Jinny, Gigi, Vera, Vi

Diminutives

Ginny, Ginia, Ginny, Gina, Ginnie

Famous People

  • Virginia Woolf
    (British Writer)
  • Virginia Hamilton
    (American Author)
  • Virginia Madsen
    (American Actress)
  • Virginia Rappe
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Virginia"
    (Film)
  • "Virginia's Run"
    (Film)
  • Virginia "Pepper" Potts
    ("Iron Man" Film Series)

Places

  • Mount Virginia
    (Alaska)
  • Virginia Beach
    (Virginia, USA)
  • Virginia State
    (USA)

What Is the Meaning of Virginia?

Virginia means “maid,” “virgin,” and “pure.” Individuals named Virginia are often seen as possessing a sense of innocence and grace, reflecting qualities of purity and integrity​

What Is the Origin of The Name Virginia?

The name Virginia is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name “Verginius” or “Virginius.”

Virginia Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Virginia in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5442021#5392022#5592023
Top 3 Rankings#61921#71918#71919

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Virginia

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023559
(-20 from 2022)
535
(-34 from 2022)
0.03059
2022539
(+5 from 2021)
569
(+7 from 2021)
0.03173
2021544
(+37 from 2020)
562
(+57 from 2020)
0.03137
2020581
(-49 from 2019)
505
(-70 from 2019)
0.02857
2019532
(+4 from 2018)
575
(-11 from 2018)
0.03134
2018536
(-23 from 2017)
586
(-25 from 2017)
0.03151
2017513
(+2 from 2016)
611
(+7 from 2016)
0.03234
2016515
(+8 from 2015)
604
(+4 from 2015)
0.03120
2015523
(+58 from 2014)
600
(+77 from 2014)
0.03076
2014581
(-31 from 2013)
523
(-16 from 2013)
0.02673
2013550
(+27 from 2012)
539
(+31 from 2012)
0.02796
2012577
(-3 from 2011)
508
(+1 from 2011)
0.02619
2011574
(+25 from 2010)
507
(+18 from 2010)
0.02617
2010599
(+15 from 2009)
489
(-3 from 2009)
0.02494
2009614
(-55 from 2008)
492
(-57 from 2008)
0.02430
2008559
(-17 from 2007)
549
(-23 from 2007)
0.02636
2007542
(-38 from 2006)
572
(-33 from 2006)
0.02703
2006504
(-59 from 2005)
605
(-76 from 2005)
0.02894
2005445
(-6 from 2004)
681
(-16 from 2004)
0.03355
2004439
(-31 from 2003)
697
(-45 from 2003)
0.03454
2003408
(-39 from 2002)
742
(-59 from 2002)
0.03698
2002369
(+18 from 2001)
801
(+48 from 2001)
0.04056
2001387
(-21 from 2000)
753
(-58 from 2000)
0.03801
2000366
(-7 from 1999)
811
(-13 from 1999)
0.04064
1999359
(+2 from 1998)
824
(+27 from 1998)
0.04233
1998361
(-5 from 1997)
797
(+22 from 1997)
0.04111
1997356
(-62 from 1996)
775
(-211 from 1996)
0.04059
1996294
(+13 from 1995)
986
(+82 from 1995)
0.05143
1995307
(-14 from 1994)
904
(-19 from 1994)
0.04705
1994293
(-28 from 1993)
923
(-118 from 1993)
0.04735
1993265
(-8 from 1992)
1041
(-48 from 1992)
0.05280
1992257
(-22 from 1991)
1089
(-102 from 1991)
0.05432
1991235
(-20 from 1990)
1191
(-144 from 1990)
0.05857
1990215
No change from 1989
1335
(+69 from 1989)
0.06498
1989215
(-13 from 1988)
1266
(-27 from 1988)
0.06355
1988202
(+10 from 1987)
1293
(+47 from 1987)
0.06723
1987212
(-21 from 1986)
1246
(-120 from 1986)
0.06648
1986191
(+4 from 1985)
1366
(-13 from 1985)
0.07402
1985195
(-7 from 1984)
1379
(-86 from 1984)
0.07469
1984188
(-23 from 1983)
1465
(-214 from 1983)
0.08124
1983165
(-1 from 1982)
1679
(-82 from 1982)
0.09382
1982164
(-5 from 1981)
1761
(-41 from 1981)
0.09706
1981159
(+1 from 1980)
1802
(+64 from 1980)
0.10075
1980160
(+9 from 1979)
1738
(+81 from 1979)
0.09761
1979169
(-4 from 1978)
1657
(+5 from 1978)
0.09615
1978165
(+4 from 1977)
1652
(+54 from 1977)
0.10049
1977169
(-10 from 1976)
1598
(-18 from 1976)
0.09714
1976159
(-3 from 1975)
1616
(-117 from 1975)
0.10281
1975156
(+4 from 1974)
1733
(+22 from 1974)
0.11103
1974160
(-9 from 1973)
1711
(-106 from 1973)
0.10924
1973151
(+13 from 1972)
1817
(+27 from 1972)
0.11692
1972164
(-14 from 1971)
1790
(-358 from 1971)
0.11100
1971150
(-4 from 1970)
2148
(-182 from 1970)
0.12256
1970146
(-8 from 1969)
2330
(-114 from 1969)
0.12719
1969138
(-8 from 1968)
2444
(-12 from 1968)
0.13865
1968130
(+5 from 1967)
2456
(-98 from 1967)
0.14365
1967135
(-13 from 1966)
2554
(-384 from 1966)
0.14876
1966122
(-7 from 1965)
2938
(-358 from 1965)
0.16733
1965115
(-6 from 1964)
3296
(-498 from 1964)
0.18036
1964109
(-6 from 1963)
3794
(-421 from 1963)
0.19383
1963103
(+2 from 1962)
4215
(-69 from 1962)
0.21201
1962105
(-2 from 1961)
4284
(-293 from 1961)
0.21136
1961103
(-1 from 1960)
4577
(-209 from 1960)
0.22035
1960102
(-9 from 1959)
4786
(-470 from 1959)
0.23012
195993
(-8 from 1958)
5256
(-411 from 1958)
0.25286
195885
(-10 from 1957)
5667
(-571 from 1957)
0.27433
195775
No change from 1956
6238
(-155 from 1956)
0.29731
195675
(-9 from 1955)
6393
(-461 from 1955)
0.31041
195566
(-5 from 1954)
6854
(-322 from 1954)
0.34186
195461
(-8 from 1953)
7176
(-370 from 1953)
0.36045
195353
(-4 from 1952)
7546
(-615 from 1952)
0.39108
195249
(-2 from 1951)
8161
(-19 from 1951)
0.42908
195147
(-4 from 1950)
8180
(-132 from 1950)
0.44282
195043
(-4 from 1949)
8312
(-583 from 1949)
0.47267
194939
(-3 from 1948)
8895
(-401 from 1948)
0.50669
194836
(-2 from 1947)
9296
(-1111 from 1947)
0.53343
194734
(-3 from 1946)
10407
(+392 from 1946)
0.57248
194631
(-3 from 1945)
10015
(+770 from 1945)
0.62093
194528
(-2 from 1944)
9245
(-649 from 1944)
0.68679
194426
(-1 from 1943)
9894
(-952 from 1943)
0.72403
194325
(-2 from 1942)
10846
(+43 from 1942)
0.75561
194223
No change from 1941
10803
(+760 from 1941)
0.77693
194123
(-2 from 1940)
10043
(+489 from 1940)
0.80602
194021
No change from 1939
9554
(+327 from 1939)
0.80874
193921
(+1 from 1938)
9227
(-43 from 1938)
0.81362
193822
(-6 from 1937)
9270
(-245 from 1937)
0.81212
193716
(-2 from 1936)
9515
(-134 from 1936)
0.86355
193614
(+2 from 1935)
9649
(-217 from 1935)
0.89545
193516
(-1 from 1934)
9866
(-136 from 1934)
0.90783
193415
No change from 1933
10002
(+283 from 1933)
0.92411
193315
(-1 from 1932)
9719
(-1035 from 1932)
0.92912
193214
(-2 from 1931)
10754
(-1131 from 1931)
0.97207
193112
No change from 1930
11885
(-1313 from 1930)
1.07681
193012
(-1 from 1929)
13198
(-36 from 1929)
1.13146
192911
(-2 from 1928)
13234
(-1266 from 1928)
1.14327
19289
(-1 from 1927)
14500
(-1233 from 1927)
1.21285
19278
No change from 1926
15733
(-428 from 1926)
1.27244
19268
(-1 from 1925)
16161
(-1329 from 1925)
1.31372
19257
No change from 1924
17490
(-1130 from 1924)
1.38471
19247
No change from 1923
18620
(+294 from 1923)
1.43709
19237
No change from 1922
18326
(-819 from 1922)
1.46320
19227
(-1 from 1921)
19145
(+113 from 1921)
1.53458
19216
(+1 from 1920)
19032
(+1718 from 1920)
1.48720
19207
No change from 1919
17314
(+1678 from 1919)
1.39176
19197
No change from 1918
15636
(-785 from 1918)
1.33113
19187
(+3 from 1917)
16421
(+2160 from 1917)
1.36574
191710
No change from 1916
14261
(+1774 from 1916)
1.26912
191610
(+2 from 1915)
12487
(+1535 from 1915)
1.15012
191512
(+2 from 1914)
10952
(+3351 from 1914)
1.06968
191414
(+1 from 1913)
7601
(+1565 from 1913)
0.95415
191315
(+5 from 1912)
6036
(+1226 from 1912)
0.92165
191220
(+6 from 1911)
4810
(+1547 from 1911)
0.81982
191126
(+3 from 1910)
3263
(+408 from 1910)
0.73854
191029
(+1 from 1909)
2855
(+435 from 1909)
0.68053
190930
(+5 from 1908)
2420
(+225 from 1908)
0.65744
190835
(+6 from 1907)
2195
(+302 from 1907)
0.61913
190741
(+10 from 1906)
1893
(+402 from 1906)
0.56100
190651
(+2 from 1905)
1491
(+97 from 1905)
0.47570
190553
(+6 from 1904)
1394
(+181 from 1904)
0.44988
190459
(+4 from 1903)
1213
(+181 from 1903)
0.41479
190363
(+4 from 1902)
1032
(+24 from 1902)
0.37096
190267
(+9 from 1901)
1008
(+183 from 1901)
0.35958
190176
(-2 from 1900)
825
(-243 from 1900)
0.32451
190074
(+1 from 1899)
1068
(+292 from 1899)
0.33613
189975
(+3 from 1898)
776
(-25 from 1898)
0.31355
189878
(+6 from 1897)
801
(+163 from 1897)
0.29218
189784
(+5 from 1896)
638
(+17 from 1896)
0.25697
189689
(-1 from 1895)
621
(-7 from 1895)
0.24644
189588
(+3 from 1894)
628
(+45 from 1894)
0.25414
189491
(+6 from 1893)
583
(+85 from 1893)
0.24706
189397
(+4 from 1892)
498
(+23 from 1892)
0.22111
1892101
(-4 from 1891)
475
(+36 from 1891)
0.21119
189197
(+3 from 1890)
439
(+34 from 1890)
0.22333
1890100
(+1 from 1889)
405
(+10 from 1889)
0.20083
1889101
(-1 from 1888)
395
(+10 from 1888)
0.20875
1888100
(+1 from 1887)
385
(+53 from 1887)
0.20323
1887101
(-5 from 1886)
332
(-21 from 1886)
0.21361
188696
(+7 from 1885)
353
(+64 from 1885)
0.22962
1885103
(+2 from 1884)
289
(+26 from 1884)
0.20360
1884105
No change from 1883
263
(+29 from 1883)
0.19115
1883105
(-11 from 1882)
234
(-40 from 1882)
0.19490
188294
(+7 from 1881)
274
(+64 from 1881)
0.23683
1881101
(-2 from 1880)
210
(-3 from 1880)
0.21243
188099
First SSA data recorded
213
First SSA data recorded
0.21823

American States Popularity Rankings for Virginia

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#11422021#9812022#10072023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#6952021#5532022#6492023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#8942021#11052022#9892023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#8572021#9622022#7732023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#8572021#4342022#7222023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4282021#4602022#5202023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1542021#1512022#1732023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#10642021#6992022#5382023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2402021#2842022#4112023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#5212021#3512022#5972023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6202021#5062022#5892023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#3382021#4682022#2972023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#4072021#4202022#4662023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3522021#2582022#2542023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#8352021#4952022#5592023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3072018#3802021#1802022

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#11852021#8552022#8672023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#2042021#2552022#2112023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5382021#5792022#6492023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1942021#2572022#2752023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5022019#7202020#7042023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#8402021#9392022#6572023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5922016#5012018#6672022

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6822021#5952022#3462023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5722021#4202022#4782023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6882021#6892022#3652023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4922021#5492022#7602023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3642021#4012022#3962023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4292021#4292022#7012023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#10852021#8212022#8492023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#6282021#6262022#6702023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4402019#4252021#5502022

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2892002#2972004#5012019

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#9232020#7402021#12322023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5272020#4852021#6002023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#2522000#3572004#3662006

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2141994#2512000#2222004

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1102018#1072019#2142020

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4182020#4082021#5252022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1911996#2351998#2382002

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1511989#1691990#2432010

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1911974#2221977#2411979

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3021999#3112015#2962020

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1751965#2151966#1811984

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1691984#2531991#2031995

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1901991#1781994#2001996

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1081980#1311983#1541989

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1581978#1631979#1931980

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2351982#3391983#2471985

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4682003#5422005#6732016

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#2111988#1521991#2352011

Popularity Rankings for Virginia in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Czechia

Czechia flagCzechia#752002#562003#922007

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#931958#971959#971963

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1162010#1332011#1472012

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1661983#1941984#1831985

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3381992#2801994#3061995

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#4682020#4152021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4332010#5672017#5742018

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5191985#4461987#4481993

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4531978#4641979#4521987

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4952008

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#7231998#5072002

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#9282015#6992016#9322017

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9331996#9281997#9962004

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9741996

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#13542016#11522017#15812022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Virginia a Name for Boys or Girls?

Virginia is predominantly a girl’s name, originating from Latin and historically associated with purity and maidenhood.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Virginia

Virginia in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Virginia Woolf (Writer, 1882–1941): A pioneering British author and a central figure in the literary modernist movement.
  • Virginia Hamilton (Author, 1936–2002): An acclaimed American children's book author who won numerous awards including the Newbery Medal.
  • Virginia Madsen (Actress, 1961): An American actress known for her roles in films like "Sideways" and "Candyman."
  • Virginia Rappe (Actress, 1895–1921): A silent film actress whose tragic death was surrounded by scandal and media frenzy.
  • "Virginia" (1983 Film): A drama following a woman's journey through tumultuous times in the American South.
  • "Virginia's Run" (2002 Film): A family drama centered around a young girl's determination to win a horse race to honor her mother's legacy.
  • Virginia "Pepper" Potts ("Iron Man" 2008 Film Series): Tony Stark's loyal assistant and later love interest, who becomes a key figure in Stark Industries and the Avengers.
  • Virginia State (USA): Known for its historical significance, including Jamestown, Williamsburg, and being home to many U.S. presidents.
  • Virginia Beach (Virginia, USA): A popular tourist destination known for its beaches, boardwalk, and vibrant oceanfront activities.
  • Mount Virginia (Alaska): A prominent peak in the Alaska Range, offering stunning views and challenging climbs for adventurers.

Similar Names to Virginia

  • Virag
  • Virgy
  • Virgie
  • Virginnia
  • Virginie
  • Virge
  • Virgen
  • Viridiana
  • Virgene
  • Virgina

Sibling Names for Virginia