How Many People Are Named Virgin?

Complete statistics for the name Virgin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Virgin
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Virgin is a very rare female name, with only 53 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 6,257,471 Americans. The majority of those named Virgin are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~2,149
Living in US
1 in 154,234
Americans
1925
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Mysterious Sophisticated Unique
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,063
Worldwide Bearers
#165,991
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
535
🇵🇭 Philippines
484
🇮🇩 Indonesia
280
🇮🇶 Iraq
275
🇮🇳 India
136
🇳🇬 Nigeria
44
🇱🇧 Lebanon
41
🇧🇿 Belize
37
🇱🇨 Saint Lucia
33
🇨🇲 Cameroon
17

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
3 (6%)
♀ Female
49 (94%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 96
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
5
Would be 30–60 (2%)
246
Would be over 60 (98%)

All 251 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1925

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
74
Modern Appeal
26
International
89

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Virgin Through the Generations

Virgin, a name steeped in history, saw its peak popularity in 1925 with 15 births. Today, the name is held by 53 individuals, most of whom are over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew. its rarity, the name remains stable, with no significant changes in usage over recent decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Louisiana 17

✨ Similar Names to Virgin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Virgin's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Virgin

How Many People Have the Name Virgin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,149 people in the United States currently share the name Virgin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 154,234 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Virgin a Common or Rare Name?

Virgin is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Virgin Mean?

Virgin means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Virgin in SSA data, approximately 6% are male and 94% are female.

When Was Virgin Most Popular?

The name Virgin reached peak popularity in 1925, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Virgin?

Approximately 2,149 people named Virgin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,149. That works out to roughly 1 in 154,234 Americans.

Is Virgin a rare name?

Virgin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 154,234 Americans has this name.

What does the name Virgin mean?

Virgin means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Virgin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 6% of people named Virgin are male and 94% are female.

When was Virgin most popular?

Virgin peaked in 1925 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,149
All-Time Births2,149
1 in X1 in 154,234
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age96
Peak Year1925
World Rank#165,991
Male %6%
Female %94%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.