Will my child share the name Virginia with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Virginia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Virginia in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Virginia becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Virginia is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 71 places over the last five years to #2772 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.

Is Virginia popular in the US as well as the UK?

Virginia is more popular in the US (#510) than in the UK (#2772). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Virginia a popular baby name in the United States?

Virginia ranks #510 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #2772

Virginia

Virginia is a distinctive choice, ranked #2772 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Virginia in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2772

US Rank #510

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #510, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.