Victory
Victory is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Triumph, conquest, or success.
Origin and history
Victory is an English vocabulary name derived from the Latin word 'victoria', meaning conquest or triumph. Although historically used as a rare virtue name, it has seen steady, modern use in the United States as a bold unisex choice. It remains uncommon but recognizable for boys.
Popularity in the United States
700 babies in the United States have been named Victory since 1880. It ranks #3976 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1816.
States where it is most popular
- NY (50 %)
- TX (50 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 29 |
| 1920-1930 | 21 |
| 1930-1940 | 28 |
| 1940-1950 | 58 |
| 1950-1960 | 15 |
| 1960-1970 | 90 |
| 1970-1980 | 43 |
| 1980-1990 | 47 |
| 1990-2000 | 51 |
| 2000-2010 | 71 |
| 2010-2019 | 136 |
| 2020-2029 | 111 |
Nicknames
Vic, Tor
Fun facts
- The name stems directly from the Latin 'victoria', which was personified as the goddess of victory in Roman mythology.
- It belongs to the tradition of English virtue names alongside honor, grace, and valor.