boy's name
Viral
VEE-rul
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 67
Viral is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1997 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1989, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1981.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Viral Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 37 |
| 1990s | 27 |
How Popular Is Viral?
In 1997, Viral was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Viral Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Viral
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Viral Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Viral over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Viral
- Pronunciation VEE-rul
Sibling Names for Viral
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Viral — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Viral
How popular is the name Viral?
In 1997, Viral was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Viral a girl's or a boy's name?
Viral is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Viral?
Viral has 2 syllables.
When was Viral most popular?
Viral peaked in 1989, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.