Boy · #2,864 in 2026

Virtus

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

Virtus was a specific virtue in ancient Rome that carried connotations of valor, masculinity, excellence, courage, character, and worth, all perceived as masculine strengths. It was thus a frequently stated virtue of Roman emperors, and was personified as the deity Virtus.

Current Rank

#2,864

Peak Rank

#3,208 (1920)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1920

First Year

1931

Last Year

1920

Peak Year

#3208

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Virtus

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Virtus

Virtus first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1920, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 8 Virtuss were born — ranking #3,208 that year. As of 2026, Virtus ranks #2,864 for baby boys with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 31 Virtuss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Virtus

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

Virtues
Virtue
Virtu
Verges
Verses
Versus
Virtuous
Vs
Vries
Vertuous
Virtud
Virtuose

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Virtus

What does the name Virtus mean?

How popular is Virtus in 2026?

In 2026, Virtus ranks #2,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Virtus most popular?

Virtus reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #3,208 that year with 8 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Virtus a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Virtus?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Virtus include Letha, Bertus, Cola. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Virtus

Virtus is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1920 and has accumulated 31 births in the dataset. Virtus's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #3,208. Use the chart and map above to compare Virtus'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.