Virginia
Virginia is a distinctive choice, ranked #2788 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Virginia in their class.
About the Name Virginia
Virginia is steadily gaining in popularity, up 71 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #974 in 1996, and it currently sits at #2772. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Virginia is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Virginia in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #510, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Virginia
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Virginia
Almost certainly the only Virginia in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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