Virl is a unique, unisex given name of American origin. It was created by author Philip K. Dick for use in his science fiction novel 'The Three Stigmata of Palmer Eldritch'. The name's exact etymology is unclear, but it may be derived from the Latin word 'viridis', meaning 'green'. Virl gained some recognition through its association with Dick's work and has since been used occasionally as a given name.
The name Virl experienced fluctuations in popularity throughout the period from 1912 to 1950, with a total of 196 babies born during these years. The name's highest popularity came in 1922 with 11 births that year alone. However, it's notable that there were no recorded births with the name Virl for several years, such as from 1923 to 1924 and again from 1945 to 1947.