Virginia, derived from the Latin 'viridis', meaning green, is a feminine given name that has been popular throughout history. It gained prominence due to its association with the state of Virginia in the United States, which was named after Elizabeth I's virgin queen status. The name Virginia was also used by Shakespeare in his play 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona'. In some cultures, Virginia may be associated with the Virgin Mary, further emphasizing its historical and cultural significance.
Virginia was quite popular as a girl's name in the late 1920s and early 1930s, with a total of 17 babies named Virginia over these years. There were slightly more girls named Virginia in 1928 than in any other year during this period.