Vergil
A male given name from Latin, of rare usage, variant of Virgil.
Every Vergil since 1886 — 2,024 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vergil
Vergil is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,191 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1886, 2,024 American babies have been named Vergil. Its peak came in 1921, when 76 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Vergil stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vergil year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 19 | #5,191 |
| 2024 | — | — | 10 | #8,269 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #6,195 |
| 2022 | — | — | 25 | #4,291 |
| 2021 | — | — | 14 | #6,317 |
| 2020 | — | — | 18 | #5,212 |
| 2019 | — | — | 15 | #6,080 |
| 2018 | — | — | 11 | #7,582 |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #12,153 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,699 |
| 2015 | — | — | 6 | #12,002 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,645 |
| 2013 | — | — | 8 | #9,611 |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #14,222 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 9 | #4,479 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | 15 | #2,507 |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,649 |
| 1955 | — | — | 17 | #1,975 |
| 1950 | — | — | 10 | #2,571 |
| 1945 | — | — | 14 | #1,922 |
| 1940 | — | — | 11 | #2,314 |
| 1935 | — | — | 22 | #1,486 |
| 1930 | — | — | 34 | #1,232 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,935 | 46 | #1,020 |
| 1920 | — | — | 71 | #801 |
| 1915 | — | — | 54 | #843 |
| 1910 | — | — | 6 | #1,576 |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,215 | 6 | #1,223 |
| 1900 | — | — | 5 | #1,492 |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vergil mean?
A male given name from Latin, of rare usage, variant of Virgil.
How popular is the name Vergil in 2025?
Vergil ranked #5,191 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vergil?
2,024 babies have been named Vergil in the United States since 1886, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vergil most popular?
Vergil peaked in 1921, when 76 newborns received the name.
Is Vergil a boy or girl name?
Vergil is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vergil rising or falling?
Vergil is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.