Viktor
Viktor is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Conqueror or victor.
Origin and history
Viktor is the Slavic, Scandinavian, and German spelling of the Latin name Victor, which means conqueror or winner. While less common in the United States than its English counterpart, Viktor has seen steady usage and a slight increase in recent years. It offers a distinct, modern-feeling European alternative with a classic background.
Popularity in the United States
3,634 babies in the United States have been named Viktor since 1880. It ranks #2123 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1141.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.7 %)
- TX (13.2 %)
- FL (10.2 %)
- NY (10.2 %)
- IL (9.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 15 |
| 1960-1970 | 65 |
| 1970-1980 | 57 |
| 1980-1990 | 91 |
| 1990-2000 | 244 |
| 2000-2010 | 760 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,518 |
| 2020-2029 | 884 |
Famous people named Viktor
- Viktor Hovland: Golfer, Athlete
- Viktor Frankl: Psychiatrist, Author
- Viktor Tsoi: Musician, Singer
Nicknames
Vic, Vik
Fun facts
- Viktor uses the 'k' spelling common across Eastern Europe, Russia, Scandinavia, and Germany.
- Nearly a quarter of all U.S. recorded births for the name Viktor have occurred since 2020.