Vir
Every Vir since 2002 — 451 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vir
Vir is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,037 in 2025 with 27 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2002, 451 American babies have been named Vir. Its peak came in 2022, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Vir stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vir year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | #4,037 |
| 2024 | 20 | #5,052 |
| 2023 | 28 | #3,994 |
| 2022 | 33 | #3,528 |
| 2021 | 18 | #5,324 |
| 2020 | 32 | #3,488 |
| 2019 | 32 | #3,564 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,726 |
| 2017 | 19 | #5,098 |
| 2016 | 22 | #4,610 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,538 |
| 2014 | 22 | #4,524 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,992 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,233 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,236 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,718 |
| 2009 | 22 | #4,579 |
| 2008 | 15 | #6,050 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,555 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,510 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,813 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,831 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,347 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vir in 2025?
Vir ranked #4,037 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 27 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vir?
451 babies have been named Vir in the United States since 2002, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vir most popular?
Vir peaked in 2022, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Vir a boy or girl name?
Vir is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vir rising or falling?
Vir is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.