Virgil Bower

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Virgil Bower — Irish
74K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Virgil Bower is a name that combines Irish origins. The first name Virgil is a masculine given name of Irish origin. Virgil is the most common modern English name used for the Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro (70–19 BC). It functions as a given name or surname made popular by the fame of Virgil. The variant form of this name is Vergil. Notable people with the name Virgil include: As a given name St. Virgil of Salzburg (aka Vergilius/Vigil/Fearghal/Fergal), an eighth-century Irish bishop and astronomer Virgil Abloh (1980–2021), an American fashion designer and founder of fashion label Off-White Virgil Aldrich (1903–1998), an American philosopher Virgil I. The surname Bower: Adrian Bower (born 1970), English actor Archibald Bower (1686–1766), Scottish historian B. M. Bower (1871–1940), American novelist Billy Bower (1887–1954), English footballer Caroline Bower, Australian medical researcher and professor of medicine David Bower (born 1969), Welsh actor David Bower (politician) (1819–1898), of Port Adelaide, South Australia Edward Bower (1635–1667), English portrait painter Emma Eliza Bower (1852–1937), American physician, club-woman, and newspaper owner, publisher, editor Frederick Orpen Bower (1855–1948), English botanist Graham John Bower (1848–1933), Irish dip. Virgil is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 74K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Virgil reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Virgil

Irish

Virgil is the most common modern English name used for the Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro (70–19 BC). It functions as a given name or surname made popular by the fame of Virgil. The variant form of this name is Vergil. Notable people with the name Virgil include: As a given name St. Virgil of Salzburg (aka Vergilius/Vigil/Fearghal/Fergal), an eighth-century Irish bishop and astronomer Virgil Abloh (1980–2021), an American fashion designer and founder of fashion label Off-White Virgil Aldrich (1903–1998), an American philosopher Virgil I.

Surname: Bower

Irish

Adrian Bower (born 1970), English actor Archibald Bower (1686–1766), Scottish historian B. M. Bower (1871–1940), American novelist Billy Bower (1887–1954), English footballer Caroline Bower, Australian medical researcher and professor of medicine David Bower (born 1969), Welsh actor David Bower (politician) (1819–1898), of Port Adelaide, South Australia Edward Bower (1635–1667), English portrait painter Emma Eliza Bower (1852–1937), American physician, club-woman, and newspaper owner, publisher, editor Frederick Orpen Bower (1855–1948), English botanist Graham John Bower (1848–1933), Irish dip.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Virgil is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Virgil by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Virgil Bower

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Virgil Bower:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Virgil?
The first name Virgil originates from Irish. Virgil is the most common modern English name used for the Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro (70–19 BC). It functions as a given name or surname made popular by the fame of Virgil. The variant form of this name is Vergil. Notable people with the name Virgil include: As a given name St. Virgil of Salzburg (aka Vergilius/Vigil/Fearghal/Fergal), an eighth-century Irish bishop and astronomer Virgil Abloh (1980–2021), an American fashion designer and founder of fashion label Off-White Virgil Aldrich (1903–1998), an American philosopher Virgil I.
When was Virgil most popular?
The name Virgil reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bower?
The surname Bower originates from Irish. Adrian Bower (born 1970), English actor Archibald Bower (1686–1766), Scottish historian B. M. Bower (1871–1940), American novelist Billy Bower (1887–1954), English footballer Caroline Bower, Australian medical researcher and professor of medicine David Bower (born 1969), Welsh actor David Bower (politician) (1819–1898), of Port Adelaide, South Australia Edward Bower (1635–1667), English portrait painter Emma Eliza Bower (1852–1937), American physician, club-woman, and newspaper owner, publisher, editor Frederick Orpen Bower (1855–1948), English botanist Graham John Bower (1848–1933), Irish dip.
How common is the surname Bower?
The surname Bower is shared by approximately 21K people worldwide.
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