Vergal
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a Latin word.
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Vergal. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vergal today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vergal births was 1931 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vergal. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vergal. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1931
6 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
1931 SSA rank
#3,736
Tracked since 1931
Popularity
Vergal: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Vergal by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Vergal during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Vergal
The name Vergal is believed to have its origins in the ancient Etruscan language, which was spoken by the Etruscan civilization that flourished in what is now modern-day Tuscany, Italy. The Etruscans were a highly advanced culture that predated the Roman Empire, and their influence on the region's language and culture was significant.
The name Vergal is thought to be derived from the Etruscan word "vergal," which meant "green" or "verdant." It is possible that the name was initially given to individuals who lived in areas surrounded by lush greenery or were associated with nature and the natural world.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vergal can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions from the 6th century BCE. These inscriptions were discovered in various archaeological sites throughout Tuscany and provide valuable insights into the Etruscan language and culture.
In terms of historical references, the name Vergal does not appear to have been widely documented in ancient texts or religious scriptures. However, there are a few notable individuals who bore this name throughout history.
The first recorded person with the name Vergal was Vergal of Chiusi, an Etruscan nobleman who lived in the 5th century BCE. He is known for his contributions to the construction of the Etruscan city of Chiusi, which was a major center of Etruscan civilization.
Another prominent figure with the name Vergal was Vergal the Elder, a Roman scholar and writer who lived in the 1st century CE. He is best known for his work on the history and culture of the Etruscan people, which has been invaluable in understanding this ancient civilization.
In the 12th century, there was a Vergal of Verona, an Italian nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the conflicts between the Guelph and Ghibelline factions in medieval Italy.
During the Renaissance period, Vergal Buonarroti, born in 1475, was a renowned Italian sculptor and architect who was closely related to the famous artist Michelangelo Buonarroti.
In more recent times, Vergal Ramirez, born in 1920, was a Mexican writer and poet who made significant contributions to the literary world with his works exploring themes of identity and cultural heritage.
While the name Vergal may not be as common today as it once was, its rich history and connections to the ancient Etruscan civilization and various influential figures throughout the ages make it a unique and fascinating name with a deep cultural significance.
People
Vergal + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vergal as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vergal: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vergal?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vergal going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Vergal a common name?
We classify Vergal as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vergal most popular?
The single biggest year for Vergal was 1931, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vergal is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Vergal in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vergal a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vergal in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Vergal still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vergal in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Vergal can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Vergal?
Want to know how many people have the name Vergal? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.