Vicki
Vicki is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Victory or conqueror.
Origin and history
Vicki is a short form of Victoria, derived from the Latin word for victory. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century as an independent given name. Although its usage for newborns has dropped substantially in recent years, it remains a familiar American classic.
Popularity in the United States
153,266 babies in the United States have been named Vicki since 1880. It ranks #259 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2072.
States where it is most popular
- CA (8.5 %)
- OH (7.2 %)
- TX (7 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
- MI (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 84 |
| 1920-1930 | 236 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,182 |
| 1940-1950 | 23,493 |
| 1950-1960 | 71,980 |
| 1960-1970 | 40,508 |
| 1970-1980 | 11,934 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,468 |
| 1990-2000 | 846 |
| 2000-2010 | 362 |
| 2010-2019 | 144 |
| 2020-2029 | 29 |
Famous people named Vicki
- Vicki Lawrence: Actress, Comedian
- Vicki Baum: Novelist, Musician
Fun facts
- Originally used strictly as a pet name for Victoria, Vicki began being registered as an official full given name on U.S. birth certificates in the early 20th century.
- The name experienced its peak usage in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s alongside similar diminutive-style names.