Virgin
Pronunciation: [ v-ERJ-ihn ]
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Virgin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 5 babies have been named Virgin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Virgin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,823 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,823
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Virgin
Virgin is a boy name .
Is Virgin a boy or girl name? Virgin is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,823 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,806. Virgin is more commonly used as a boy name.
Virgin is currently ranked #38,823 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Virgin include Vir, Virg, Virgy, Virgie, Viy, Viie, and Virkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Virgin include Virgil . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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