The name Virgilio is of Italian origin and means "flourishing" or "prosperous". It is derived from the Latin word "viridis", which means green. This name has been popular throughout history, with notable figures such as Virgil, the ancient Roman poet who was born Publius Vergilius Maro around 70 BC.
Virgilio has also been used as a given name in Italy and other Italian-speaking countries for centuries. It is considered to be a strong and masculine name that conveys a sense of vitality and growth. The name has been particularly popular in Italy, with several notable figures throughout history bearing this name.
In literature, Virgil was a major influence on later poets such as Dante Alighieri, who included him as one of the characters in his Divine Comedy. Today, Virgilio continues to be a popular choice for parents looking for a traditional yet unique name for their baby boy.
Statistics on the name Virgilio in the United States show a varied trend over the years. The name first appeared in the top 1000 names list in 1916 with 8 births that year. In the following years, the number of births fluctuated significantly:
* In 1923, there were 14 births, which was the highest number of births for the name Virgilio until that point.
* The name continued to have a variable number of births throughout the decades, with peaks such as:
+ 39 births in 1971
+ 32 births in both 1990 and 1991
+ 31 births in 2023
However, there were also years where the number of births was quite low:
* Only 5 births in 1945
* Just 6 births in both 2010 and 2014
* And only 5 births in 2016
Overall, since 1916 until 2023, there have been a total of 1461 births for the name Virgilio in the United States. This shows that while the name may not have been consistently popular throughout the years, it has maintained a steady presence among newborns across different decades.