Vikki
Vikki is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Victory.
Origin and history
Vikki is a diminutive variation of Victoria, originating from the Latin word for victory. It gained popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States as an informal given name. Today, it is a rare spelling, heavily associated with vintage mid-century American name trends.
Popularity in the United States
6,487 babies in the United States have been named Vikki since 1880. It ranks #2112 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.6 %)
- OH (10.7 %)
- TX (10.5 %)
- NY (7.8 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 7 |
| 1940-1950 | 571 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,075 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,081 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,288 |
| 1980-1990 | 293 |
| 1990-2000 | 136 |
| 2000-2010 | 31 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Vikki
- Vikki Carr: Singer, Humanitarian
- Vikki LaMotta: Model, Author
Fun facts
- Vikki emerged as an alternative, informal spelling of the more traditional nicknames Vicky and Vicki.
- The name experienced its highest U.S. usage during the 1950s and 1960s before declining sharply.