Boy · #6,267 in 2026

Virlan

Name: Popularity of the name Virlan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Virlan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,267

Peak Rank

#3,372 (2018)

Total Babies

206

5-Yr Trend

-37%

2016

First Year

2026

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#3372

Peak Rank

206

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Virlan

Virlan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2016, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 33 Virlans were born — ranking #3,372 that year. As of 2026, Virlan ranks #6,267 for baby boys with 14 births, falling sharply (-37%). In total, more than 206 Virlans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Virlan

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

Verlin
Verlaine
Villain
Villan
Violen
Valen
Villon
Vallon
Vallen
Vron
Vellon
Vran

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Virlan

What does the name Virlan mean?

Virlan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2016. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Virlan in 2026?

In 2026, Virlan ranks #6,267 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Virlan most popular?

Virlan reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #3,372 that year with 33 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Virlan most popular?

Virlan has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Virlan.

Is Virlan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Virlan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Virlan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Virlan include Toliver, Whaley, Buckie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Virlan

Virlan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 206 births in the dataset. Virlan's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #3,372. Use the chart and map above to compare Virlan'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.