NAME PROFILE
Bergen
Derived from the Roman family name Vergilius, which is associated with the Latin word 'virga' meaning 'staff' or 'wand'. This name conveys an image of poetic wisdom and intellectual depth, suggesting a personality that is both a visionary and a reliable guide.
Key Stats
| Total births | 954 |
| Gender | Female (2% / 98%) |
| Peak year | 2024 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1997 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MN — 44%NE — 22%CA — 11%CO — 11%WA — 11%
Notable People
Virgil (Publius Vergilius Maro) (Classical poet of the Aeneid) · Virgil Abloh (Fashion designer and artistic director) · Virgil Thomson (Pulitzer Prize-winning composer) · Virgil van Dijk (Professional footballer) · Virgil Grissom (NASA astronaut and test pilot)
Nicknames & Diminutives
GilVergie
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