Vicky
Vicky is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Victory or conqueror.
Origin and history
Vicky originated as a diminutive of Victoria, which comes from the Latin word for victory. It gained popularity as an independent given name in the mid-20th century in the United States. Today, it remains a familiar, classic short name, though modern parents more often register the full name Victoria.
Popularity in the United States
53,543 babies in the United States have been named Vicky since 1880. It ranks #560 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1890.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.6 %)
- TX (6.5 %)
- OH (6.3 %)
- NY (5.5 %)
- IL (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 44 |
| 1920-1930 | 201 |
| 1930-1940 | 376 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,177 |
| 1950-1960 | 21,330 |
| 1960-1970 | 15,803 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,746 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,074 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,461 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,311 |
| 2010-2019 | 809 |
| 2020-2029 | 211 |
Famous people named Vicky
- Vicky Leandros: Singer, Politician
- Vicky Krieps: Actress
Fun facts
- Vicky established itself as an independent given name on U.S. birth certificates, peaking in popularity during the mid-20th century.
- The name derives directly from the Latin word 'victoria', meaning victory or triumph.