Victoria
Victoria is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Victory.
Origin and history
Victoria is derived from the Latin word for 'victory' and was the name of the Roman goddess of victory. It has long been a classic given name in the English-speaking world, popularized globally by Queen Victoria. In the United States, it remains a consistently popular and timeless choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
527,915 babies in the United States have been named Victoria since 1880. It ranks #59 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #44.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.8 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
- NY (8.6 %)
- FL (5.5 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,440 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,479 |
| 1900-1910 | 3,692 |
| 1910-1920 | 10,766 |
| 1920-1930 | 10,547 |
| 1930-1940 | 6,204 |
| 1940-1950 | 20,752 |
| 1950-1960 | 49,127 |
| 1960-1970 | 37,733 |
| 1970-1980 | 30,884 |
| 1980-1990 | 53,272 |
| 1990-2000 | 117,475 |
| 2000-2010 | 84,967 |
| 2010-2019 | 71,017 |
| 2020-2029 | 27,560 |
Famous people named Victoria
- Victoria Beckham: Singer, Fashion Designer
- Victoria Justice: Actress, Singer
- Victoria Principal: Actress, Entrepreneur
Nicknames
Vicky, Vickie, Tori, Torie, Vic
Fun facts
- The name gained widespread international prominence due to Queen Victoria, who ruled the United Kingdom for over 63 years.
- Victoria was the ancient Roman goddess personifying victory, equivalent to the Greek goddess Nike.