Viridiana Girl
Origin(s)
Latin; Spanish
Meaning
Latin: green; Spanish: youthful
Historical & Cultural Background
Viridiana is derived from the Latin word 'viridis,' meaning green, which symbolizes growth and vitality. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. It gained some popularity due to its association with the character Viridiana in the 1961 film directed by Luis Buñuel.
Trend Summary
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Similar Names
Vespera, Valeria, Violeta, Victoria, Viola, Verity, Verena
Variants
- Viridiane
- Viridianae
International Variants
- Viridiana (Spanish)
- Viridiane (French)
Famous people named Viridiana
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Fictional characters named Viridiana
Viridiana (Film: Viridiana) is the protagonist of the film directed by Luis Buñuel.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Viridiana was first seen in the United States in 1973. Viridiana has ranked as high as #1017 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, Illinois, and Nevada. In the past 5 years the name Viridiana has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Viridiana (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 33 |
| 1983 | 67 |
| 1984 | 65 |
| 1985 | 56 |
| 1986 | 108 |
| 1987 | 97 |
| 1988 | 92 |
| 1989 | 142 |
| 1990 | 140 |
| 1991 | 150 |
| 1992 | 155 |
| 1993 | 198 |
| 1994 | 204 |
| 1995 | 233 |
| 1996 | 204 |
| 1997 | 147 |
| 1998 | 138 |
| 1999 | 164 |
| 2000 | 163 |
| 2001 | 164 |
| 2002 | 132 |
| 2003 | 125 |
| 2004 | 158 |
| 2005 | 159 |
| 2006 | 135 |
| 2007 | 127 |
| 2008 | 115 |
| 2009 | 81 |
| 2010 | 62 |
| 2011 | 62 |
| 2012 | 45 |
| 2013 | 28 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 21 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 20 |