Vergil, also known as Publius Vergilius Maro, was an ancient Roman poet who lived from 70 BC to 19 BC. He is best known for his epic poem the Aeneid, which tells the legendary story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero who traveled to Italy and became the ancestor of the Romans. Vergil's work has had a significant influence on Western literature, and he is often referred to as the "father of Roman poetry." He was also known for his didactic poem the Georgics, which discussed agriculture and other topics. Vergil was born in Andes, near Mantua, in northern Italy, and received an excellent education in rhetoric, philosophy, and poetry. He later taught rhetoric himself before devoting himself to poetry full-time. Despite his significant contributions to literature, Vergil remained humble and retiring throughout his life.
Vergil is quite a unique name with its peaks and valleys in popularity over the first two decades of the 20th century. It seems to have had its heyday between 1902 and 1927, with several years seeing 5 births each. Interestingly, there was a significant spike in 1917 with 9 births, suggesting that perhaps some event or influence led more parents to choose this name that year. Overall, the name Vergil experienced a total of 56 births between 1902 and 1927.