Virdia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Latin roots meaning "verdant, green, flourishing".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Virdia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Virdia today is around 82 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Virdia births was 1920 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Virdia. 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
- • The typical person named Virdia is about 82 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Virdias were born before 1954.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Virdia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1920
8 babies that year
Average age
82
years old
1945 SSA rank
#5,212
Tracked since 1898
Popularity
Virdia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Virdia from the 1890s through to the 1940s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 33 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Virdia 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 Virdia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Virdia
The given name Virdia has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "vridhi," which means "growth" or "prosperity." The name was likely given to children with the hope that they would grow and prosper in life.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, the name Virdia is occasionally mentioned in reference to minor deities or celestial beings associated with growth, fertility, and abundance. However, there are no major historical figures or events directly linked to this name in these sacred texts.
The earliest recorded use of the name Virdia can be traced back to the Gupta Empire, which ruled over parts of modern-day India and Pakistan between the 4th and 6th centuries CE. During this period, the name appears in some inscriptions and historical records, but its usage was relatively rare.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Virdia. One such person was Virdia Devi, a Hindu mystic and spiritual teacher who lived in the 16th century in the northern region of India. She was renowned for her devotional poetry and teachings on the divine feminine.
Another notable Virdia was Virdia Singh, a warrior and military commander who served under the Maratha Empire in the 18th century. He played a significant role in several battles against the Mughal forces and was known for his bravery and strategic skills.
In the 19th century, Virdia Bai was a prominent Indian dancer and courtesan who performed in the royal courts of the princely states of Rajasthan. She was celebrated for her mastery of classical Indian dance forms and her patronage of the arts.
Virdia Charan was an Indian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the early 20th century. He made notable contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and authored several treatises on advanced mathematical concepts.
Another Virdia of historical significance was Virdia Nath, a renowned Indian sculptor and architect from the 11th century. He is credited with the design and construction of several magnificent temples and architectural marvels that still stand today as testaments to his artistic genius.
While the name Virdia has ancient roots and has been borne by a few notable individuals throughout history, it remains a relatively uncommon name, especially outside of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Virdia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Virdia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Virdia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Virdia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Virdia 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Virdia a common name?
We classify Virdia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 64 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Virdia most popular?
The single biggest year for Virdia was 1920, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Virdia is about 82 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 Virdia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Virdia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Virdia in the SSA data are female. 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 Virdia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Virdia 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 Virdia 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 are named Virdia?
Find out how many people share the name Virdia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.