Victoria
Victoria is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Victory.
Origin and history
Victoria is traditionally a feminine name derived from the Latin word for victory, though official U.S. records show it has occasionally been given to males as well. Historically associated with the Roman goddess of victory, the name remains vastly more common for females in the United States. Its usage for boys is rare, representing a small fraction of overall registration records.
Popularity in the United States
1,276 babies in the United States have been named Victoria since 1880. It ranks #3428 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1904.
States where it is most popular
- CA (43.9 %)
- DC (23.5 %)
- TX (15.3 %)
- KY (9.7 %)
- IL (2.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 24 |
| 1920-1930 | 54 |
| 1930-1940 | 57 |
| 1940-1950 | 53 |
| 1950-1960 | 91 |
| 1960-1970 | 132 |
| 1970-1980 | 118 |
| 1980-1990 | 273 |
| 1990-2000 | 246 |
| 2000-2010 | 138 |
| 2010-2019 | 67 |
| 2020-2029 | 23 |
Nicknames
Vic, Vicky, Tori
Fun facts
- Victoria was the Roman personification and goddess of victory, equivalent to the Greek goddess Nike.
- While predominantly feminine worldwide, over 1,200 males in the U.S. have been named Victoria since 1880.