boy's name
Virtus
VUR-tus (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 31
Virtus is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1931 it was given to 8 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 1920, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1920.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Virtus Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 23 |
| 1930s | 8 |
How Popular Is Virtus?
In 1931, Virtus was given to 8 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.
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 Virtus
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Virtus Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Virtus over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Virtus
- English VUR-tus
Sibling Names for Virtus
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Virtus — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Virtus
How popular is the name Virtus?
In 1931, Virtus was given to 8 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 Virtus a girl's or a boy's name?
Virtus is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Virtus?
Virtus has 2 syllables.
When was Virtus most popular?
Virtus peaked in 1920, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.