The name Viridiana is of Spanish origin and means "little green one." It is derived from the Latin word "viridis," which translates to "green." The name was popularized by Luis Buñuel's 1961 film "Viridiana," although it has been used as a given name for centuries. In the film, Viridiana is a young woman who leaves her convent and becomes entangled in a series of events that reflect on her innocence and vulnerability. Despite its unconventional spelling and pronunciation, Viridiana has gained popularity as a unique and distinctive female name in recent years.
The popularity of the name Viridiana peaked between 1986 and 1993, with a significant increase from 108 births in 1986 to 198 births in 1993, marking a high point in its usage. However, after 1994, there was a steady decline in the number of girls named Viridiana until it reached an all-time low of 14 births in 2023. Overall, from 1973 to 2023, there were a total of 4225 births registered with the name Viridiana.