Boy · #7,906 in 2026

Virgel

Current Rank
#7,906
Peak Rank
#1,004 (1920)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1920
First Year
1920
Last Year
1920
Peak Year
#4398
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Virgel

Virgel first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1896, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 47 Virgels were born — ranking #1,004 that year. As of 2026, Virgel ranks #7,906 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 1K Virgels have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Virgel

Phonetically similar names — useful when Virgel is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Virgel

What does the name Virgel mean?
Virgel is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1896. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Virgel in 2026?
In 2026, Virgel ranks #7,906 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Virgel most popular?
Virgel reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #1,004 that year with 47 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Virgel most popular?
Virgel has historically been most popular in Iowa, Oklahoma, Kentucky. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Virgel.
Is Virgel a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Virgel is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Virgel?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Virgel include Taran, Lev, Orie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Virgel

Virgel is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1896 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Virgel's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #1,004. Use the chart and map above to compare Virgel's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.