Virgilio
Boy name · Italian · Latin · Spanish
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,352 in 1971
11 babies were named Virgilio in the US in 2025. It has climbed 308 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1916–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Virgilio you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Virgilio, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Virgilio would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryVirgilio first shows up in US birth records in 1916, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 109 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1971, when it ranked #1,352. Today it's #7,194, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendVirgilio has climbed 308 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #7,194. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
About the name Virgilio
Virgilio is a boy name of Italian, Latin and Spanish origin. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-lio”. US birth records list Virgilio for boys from 1916 to 2025, in 100 of those 110 years. Its best year was 1971, when it ranked #1,352 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:Italian namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7.0 | 142,349 boys |
| 1920s | 7.9 | 127,065 boys |
| 1930s | 6.4 | 155,763 boys |
| 1940s | 2.5 | 404,858 boys |
| 1950s | 5.0 | 198,020 boys |
| 1960s | 9.3 | 107,991 boys |
| 1970s | 14 | 70,373 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 84,602 boys |
| 1990s | 13 | 79,872 boys |
| 2000s | 8.1 | 123,457 boys |
| 2010s | 3.6 | 276,243 boys |
| 2020s | 6.0 | 167,131 boys |
More Italian boy names
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Unisex name: Luka · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Emiliano · rival, striving
- Boy name: Lorenzo · from Laurentum
- Unisex name: Giovanni · God is gracious
- Boy name: Matteo · gift of God
Questions about the name Virgilio
What is the origin of the name Virgilio?
Virgilio has Italian, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Italian names include Luca, Leo, Luka.
Is Virgilio a boy or girl name?
Virgilio is a boy name.
How popular is the name Virgilio?
Virgilio ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 1971 (#1,352).