Vickey
Vickey is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Victory or conqueror.
Origin and history
Vickey is a diminutive spelling of Victoria, which derives from the Latin word for victory, or Victoria's Greek counterpart equivalent via Victoria. It gained moderate usage in the United States during the mid-20th century as a variant of Vicky or Vicki. Today, the spelling is quite rare for newborn girls in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
5,807 babies in the United States have been named Vickey since 1880. It ranks #2238 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.9 %)
- CA (7.7 %)
- TN (7.6 %)
- GA (7.2 %)
- AL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 57 |
| 1930-1940 | 52 |
| 1940-1950 | 654 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,650 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,786 |
| 1970-1980 | 449 |
| 1980-1990 | 120 |
| 1990-2000 | 34 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Vickey is an alternative spelling of Vicky and Vicki, which originally arose as short forms of Victoria.
- The name experienced its peak popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.