Victor
Victor is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Conqueror, winner.
Origin and history
Victor is a classical Latin name meaning conqueror or victor. It has been a steady, timeless choice in the United States since record-keeping began in 1880. It carries a strong, traditional sound that spans multiple cultures and languages.
Popularity in the United States
330,413 babies in the United States have been named Victor since 1880. It ranks #105 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #212.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.9 %)
- TX (13.2 %)
- NY (10.3 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- PA (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,242 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,811 |
| 1900-1910 | 2,447 |
| 1910-1920 | 17,157 |
| 1920-1930 | 21,498 |
| 1930-1940 | 15,570 |
| 1940-1950 | 22,518 |
| 1950-1960 | 33,887 |
| 1960-1970 | 36,821 |
| 1970-1980 | 26,732 |
| 1980-1990 | 32,286 |
| 1990-2000 | 41,072 |
| 2000-2010 | 40,686 |
| 2010-2019 | 26,144 |
| 2020-2029 | 10,542 |
Famous people named Victor
- Victor Hugo: Author, Poet
- Victor Garber: Actor, Singer
- Victor Wembanyama: Athlete, Basketball Player
Nicknames
Vic, Vick
Fun facts
- French author Victor Hugo brought global enduring fame to the name in the 19th century.
- Victor has ranked among the top 250 names for American boys continuously since at least 1880.