Virgilio is a charming Italian masculine given name derived from Latin Virgil, meaning 'flourishing' or 'strong'. It was popularized by the Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro, commonly known as Virgil. The name Virgilio has been traditionally used in Italy and other Romance-speaking countries, but its usage has become more widespread globally due to its appealing sound and historical association.
The name Virgilio experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a notable increase starting around 1955 and peaking in the mid-1970s. The highest number of births was recorded in 1971 with 39 births. Since then, the name's popularity has steadily declined, with only single-digit numbers of births since the late 2000s, reaching a recent low of 5 births in 2016 and 6 births in both 2018 and 2022. Overall, there have been a total of 1461 births named Virgilio between 1916 and 2023.