John vs Virginia
John
Gender: boy
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is gracious
Peak: 1880 (8.15%)
Virginia
Gender: boy
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Pure, virginal
Peak: 1922 (1.53%)
Popularity Comparison
| Year | John | Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 8.15% | 0.22% |
| 1890 | 7.10% | 0.20% |
| 1900 | 6.06% | 0.34% |
| 1910 | 5.49% | 0.68% |
| 1920 | 5.17% | 1.39% |
| 1930 | 4.64% | 1.13% |
| 1940 | 4.62% | 0.81% |
| 1950 | 4.37% | 0.47% |
| 1960 | 3.51% | 0.23% |
| 1970 | 3.07% | 0.13% |
| 1980 | 1.90% | 0.10% |
| 1990 | 1.35% | 0.07% |
| 2000 | 0.96% | 0.04% |
FAQ
Is John or Virginia more popular?
John has historically been more popular. John peaked in 1880 while Virginia peaked in 1922.
What do John and Virginia mean?
John means "God is gracious" while Virginia means "Pure, virginal".