Unfortunately, as an AI language model, I do not have access to the information about the most popular baby names in the state of Virgin Islands in 1978. However, I can provide you with some general information about baby names in the United States during that time.
In the late 1970s, popular baby names for girls included Jennifer, Jessica, Amanda, Ashley, and Sarah. For boys, popular names included Michael, Christopher, Matthew, Joshua, and David. These names continued to be popular throughout the 1980s and into the 1990s.
It's interesting to note that baby name trends often reflect larger cultural trends and events. For example, the popularity of the name Jennifer in the 1970s and 1980s is thought to be influenced by the character Jennifer Hart in the popular TV show "Hart to Hart." Similarly, the name Ashley became popular after the character Ashley Wilkes in the movie "Gone with the Wind."
Unfortunately, as an AI language model, I do not have access to the data on the most popular baby girl names in Virgin Islands in 1978. However, I suggest checking the official records or statistical data of the Virgin Islands government or relevant agencies for the information.
Unfortunately, as an AI language model, I do not have access to the specific data on the most popular baby boy names in the Virgin Islands in 1978. However, I can suggest some resources where you can find the information you need. You can check the official records of the Virgin Islands government or look for historical data on baby names in the region. Alternatively, you can consult with a local historian or genealogist who may have access to the relevant information.