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Why parents love Virginia- Virginia Woolf is one of the most important writers ever.
- Virginia is for lovers — the most romantic state slogan.
- The first American colony was named Virginia.
- Virginia Apgar's score saves millions of newborns.
- Four syllables with a classic, regal sound: ver-JIN-yah.
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The vibe of Virginia
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Origin & history of Virginia
Latin virgo (virgin/maiden)
→ Virginia (named for the Virgin Queen)
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Latin roots
Virginia comes from the Latin meaning virgin. The colony of Virginia was named for Elizabeth I (the Virgin Queen). Virginia Woolf (1882–1941) is one of the most important writers in English. Virginia Apgar (1909–1974) created the Apgar score that assesses every newborn's health.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Named for Queen Elizabeth I (the Virgin Queen); Virginia Woolf (1882–1941).
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Today
Virginia remains a beloved choice, ranking #536 in the US. 654,381 babies have been named Virginia since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, Britannica, SSA data
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How popular is Virginia?
1922
peak year
Virginia appears in U.S. registration data going all the way back to 1880, when records begin. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1922, 19,144 babies were given the name — making it the #7 most popular name in the United States that year. Today it sits around #536, with roughly 575 babies named Virginia each year. Virginia's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 654,381 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
19,144
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #7)
(ranked #7)
575
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
5,750
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
654,381
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Virginia8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.
Virginia's Life Path 9 is the humanitarian's number — Apgar-level humanitarianism. People named Virginia tend to be literary, pioneering, and gifted at creating systems that save millions.
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Creates systems that save millions✦
Literary genius◈
For-lovers warmth◎
First-colony pioneer♡
Virgin-Queen heritageV4
I9
R9
G7
I9
N5
I9
A1
Sum: 53 → Life path 8
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Personality of Virginia💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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