Vergie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Vergie originates from Latin, meaning 'maiden' or 'young woman'. It evolved through various forms in history before becoming popular in the 19th century as a diminutive of Virginia. The name conveys traits of purity and innocence but has fallen out of common use in modern times. It has no direct biblical relevance.
The name Vergie is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Vergie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Vergie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5260th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5479th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 616th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 879th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2158th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7838th out of 19264 names. Discover how the name 'Vergie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Vergie"
Pronunciation
/ˈvɜr.dʒi/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Vergie is derived from the Latin word 'virgo', meaning 'maiden' or 'young woman'. It is often associated with the idea of purity and innocence.
Meaning
maiden, young woman
Language Evolution
Vergina, Virgine, Virgilia, Vergie
Historical Usage
The name Vergie gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States, as a diminutive form of Virginia.
Variants & Derivatives
Virginia, Virgie, Ginger
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Vergie is considered somewhat vintage and may evoke a sense of nostalgia. It is not commonly used among younger generations.
Famous People
Vergie Hughes - American politician, Vergie Blalock - American author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Vergie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Vergie"
"Vergie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5260th of 7545 | 26 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5479th of 6773 | 16 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 616th of 9107 | 2,402 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 879th of 9204 | 1,242 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2158th of 12526 | 500 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7838th of 19264 | 79 |
Regional Popularity of "Vergie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Vergie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
65.32% 925th/1416 |
85.64% 1181st/1379 |
18.13% 429th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
89.07% 1377th/1546 |
95.76% 1490th/1556 |
25.80% 607th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
52.16% 1488th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Vergie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Vergie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.