Virginia Name Origin
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American (Anglo-American) 50%
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Spanish (Hispanic) 30%
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Italian (Southern European) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Virginia
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name Virginia originates from the Latin 'Virginius', possibly meaning 'pure' or 'virginal'. It became popular in English-speaking countries due to the association with the U.S. state of Virginia, named after Queen Elizabeth I, the 'Virgin Queen'.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Virginia each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).