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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: VER-jee /ˈvɜr.dʒi/
Origin: Latin; English
Meaning: Latin: flourishing; English: diminutive of Virginia
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Virgie is derived from the Latin word "virgo," meaning "maiden" or "virgin." This term has its roots in ancient Roman culture, where it was often associated with purity and youth. The transition of the name into English can be traced through various linguistic adaptations, including the Old French "virgine," which further evolved into the Middle English form.
The name gained prominence in the 19th century as a diminutive or affectionate form of Virginia, which itself is derived from the Latin "Virginia," a feminine form of "Virginius," a name that has historical significance due to its association with the legendary Roman figure Virginia, a symbol of virtue and honor in Roman history. Historically, the name Virginia was popularized in the English-speaking world through various literary and cultural references, including the works of Shakespeare and the early American colonies, where Virginia was a prominent name due to the state's significance.
The name Virgie emerged as a diminutive form during the late 19th century, particularly in the United States, where it became associated with a sense of charm and femininity. The use of diminutives in names was a common practice during this period, reflecting a cultural trend towards endearment in naming conventions.
Culturally, the name Virgie carries connotations of innocence and femininity, resonating with traditional values associated with maidenhood. It has been used in various literary contexts and has appeared in popular culture, often embodying the characteristics of youthful purity and grace.
The name's association with the Latin "virgo" has allowed it to maintain a certain timeless quality, appealing to those who value its historical roots and the virtues it represents. Overall, Virgie reflects a blend of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, rooted in the ideals of maidenhood and virtue.
Famous people named Virgie
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Virgie Tovar is an author and activist best known for You Have the Right to Remain Fat, The Body Positive, and her work on fat acceptance.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Virgie was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Virgie has ranked as high as #475 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Texas, Kentucky, Virginia, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
In the past 5 years the name Virgie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Virgie is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Virgie was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Virgie.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1992 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1991 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1990 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1989 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1988 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1986 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1985 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1984 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1983 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1982 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1981 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1980 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1979 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1978 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1977 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1976 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1975 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| 1974 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1973 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1972 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1971 | 39 | 5 | 34 |
| 1970 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1969 | 43 | 5 | 38 |
| 1968 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1967 | 43 | 6 | 37 |
| 1966 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| 1965 | 61 | 6 | 55 |
| 1964 | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| 1963 | 71 | 0 | 71 |
| 1962 | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| 1961 | 87 | 7 | 80 |
| 1960 | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| 1959 | 104 | 8 | 96 |
| 1958 | 109 | 6 | 103 |
| 1957 | 113 | 0 | 113 |
| 1956 | 107 | 5 | 102 |
| 1955 | 127 | 7 | 120 |
| 1954 | 138 | 0 | 138 |
| 1953 | 143 | 0 | 143 |
| 1952 | 151 | 6 | 145 |
| 1951 | 134 | 0 | 134 |
| 1950 | 164 | 5 | 159 |
| 1949 | 157 | 6 | 151 |
| 1948 | 196 | 11 | 185 |
| 1947 | 194 | 6 | 188 |
| 1946 | 206 | 7 | 199 |
| 1945 | 204 | 9 | 195 |
| 1944 | 225 | 12 | 213 |
| 1943 | 247 | 12 | 235 |
| 1942 | 238 | 5 | 233 |
| 1941 | 258 | 12 | 246 |
| 1940 | 304 | 16 | 288 |
| 1939 | 292 | 13 | 279 |
| 1938 | 271 | 9 | 262 |
| 1937 | 326 | 10 | 316 |
| 1936 | 325 | 8 | 317 |
| 1935 | 327 | 12 | 315 |
| 1934 | 304 | 12 | 292 |
| 1933 | 355 | 16 | 339 |
| 1932 | 357 | 11 | 346 |
| 1931 | 349 | 19 | 330 |
| 1930 | 429 | 11 | 418 |
| 1929 | 372 | 15 | 357 |
| 1928 | 452 | 14 | 438 |
| 1927 | 521 | 26 | 495 |
| 1926 | 449 | 24 | 425 |
| 1925 | 493 | 24 | 469 |
| 1924 | 544 | 18 | 526 |
| 1923 | 544 | 23 | 521 |
| 1922 | 579 | 21 | 558 |
| 1921 | 553 | 18 | 535 |
| 1920 | 550 | 23 | 527 |
| 1919 | 579 | 20 | 559 |
| 1918 | 581 | 15 | 566 |
| 1917 | 525 | 16 | 509 |
| 1916 | 523 | 14 | 509 |
| 1915 | 502 | 14 | 488 |
| 1914 | 412 | 10 | 402 |
| 1913 | 373 | 9 | 364 |
| 1912 | 354 | 12 | 342 |
| 1911 | 282 | 7 | 275 |
| 1910 | 299 | 7 | 292 |
| 1909 | 293 | 8 | 285 |
| 1908 | 307 | 5 | 302 |
| 1907 | 258 | 7 | 251 |
| 1906 | 224 | 0 | 224 |
| 1905 | 244 | 0 | 244 |
| 1904 | 267 | 6 | 261 |
| 1903 | 225 | 11 | 214 |
| 1902 | 210 | 0 | 210 |
| 1901 | 215 | 0 | 215 |
| 1900 | 265 | 5 | 260 |
| 1899 | 206 | 0 | 206 |
| 1898 | 210 | 6 | 204 |
| 1897 | 194 | 0 | 194 |
| 1896 | 211 | 0 | 211 |
| 1895 | 191 | 0 | 191 |
| 1894 | 177 | 0 | 177 |
| 1893 | 180 | 0 | 180 |
| 1892 | 155 | 0 | 155 |
| 1891 | 139 | 0 | 139 |
| 1890 | 154 | 0 | 154 |
| 1889 | 121 | 0 | 121 |
| 1888 | 119 | 7 | 112 |
| 1887 | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| 1886 | 99 | 0 | 99 |
| 1885 | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| 1884 | 78 | 0 | 78 |
| 1883 | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| 1882 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 1881 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 1880 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
Top States for Virgie (1982)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 |