Virgil Simmons

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Virgil Simmons — Irish
74K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Virgil Simmons 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 Simmons: Edward Simmons (painter) (1852–1931), American Impressionist painter Don Simmons (artist) (born 1973), Canadian experimental artist and writer Philip Simmons (1912–2009), American artisan and blacksmith Al Simmons (1902–1956), American baseball player Andrelton Simmons (born 1989), Curaçaoan baseball player Andrew Simmons (born 1984), British wrestler Anthony Simmons (American football) (born 1976), American football player Austin Simmons (born 2005), American football and baseball player Ben Simmons (born 1996), Australian basketballer Bob Simmons (American football coach) (born 1948), Americ. 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: Simmons

English

Edward Simmons (painter) (1852–1931), American Impressionist painter Don Simmons (artist) (born 1973), Canadian experimental artist and writer Philip Simmons (1912–2009), American artisan and blacksmith Al Simmons (1902–1956), American baseball player Andrelton Simmons (born 1989), Curaçaoan baseball player Andrew Simmons (born 1984), British wrestler Anthony Simmons (American football) (born 1976), American football player Austin Simmons (born 2005), American football and baseball player Ben Simmons (born 1996), Australian basketballer Bob Simmons (American football coach) (born 1948), Americ.

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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 Simmons

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 Simmons:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

11
Personality Number

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

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 Simmons?
The surname Simmons originates from English. Edward Simmons (painter) (1852–1931), American Impressionist painter Don Simmons (artist) (born 1973), Canadian experimental artist and writer Philip Simmons (1912–2009), American artisan and blacksmith Al Simmons (1902–1956), American baseball player Andrelton Simmons (born 1989), Curaçaoan baseball player Andrew Simmons (born 1984), British wrestler Anthony Simmons (American football) (born 1976), American football player Austin Simmons (born 2005), American football and baseball player Ben Simmons (born 1996), Australian basketballer Bob Simmons (American football coach) (born 1948), Americ.
What are the origins of the name Virgil Simmons?
The name Virgil Simmons combines two different traditions: the first name Virgil has Irish roots, while the surname Simmons originates from English.
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