Victoria
Victoria first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1993, when 12,925 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 4,027.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Victoria popular?
Declining Victoria is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1993 peak.
| 2020s | 27,560 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 71,017 | |
| 2000s | 84,967 | |
| 1990s | 117,475 | |
| 1980s | 53,272 | |
| 1970s | 30,884 | |
| 1960s | 37,733 | |
| 1950s | 49,127 | |
| 1940s | 20,752 | |
| 1930s | 6,204 | |
| 1920s | 10,547 | |
| 1910s | 10,766 | |
| 1900s | 3,692 | |
| 1890s | 2,479 | |
| 1880s | 1,440 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Victoria mean?
Victoria is the Latin word for “victory,” and the name of the Roman goddess of triumph. Britain’s Queen Victoria, who reigned more than sixty years, turned it into a royal classic.
Nicknames for Victoria
- Vicky
- Tori
- Vic
Variants & spellings
- Vittoria
- Viktoria
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Victoria mean?
Victoria means Victory. Victoria is the Latin word for “victory,” and the name of the Roman goddess of triumph. Britain’s Queen Victoria, who reigned more than sixty years, turned it into a royal classic.
What is the origin of the name Victoria?
Victoria is of Latin origin.
How do you pronounce Victoria?
Victoria is pronounced “vik-TOR-ee-uh.”
Is Victoria a boy or a girl name?
Victoria is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Victoria a popular name right now?
Victoria is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 1993 peak.
How popular is the name Victoria?
In 2025, Victoria ranked #54 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Victoria most popular?
Victoria was most popular in 1993, when about 12,925 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Victoria?
Common nicknames for Victoria include Vicky, Tori, Vic.
What names are similar to Victoria?
Names similar to Victoria include Alexandra, Beatrice, Aurelia, Clara.
What names go well with Victoria?
Latin names that pair well with Victoria include Mark, Amanda, Emily, Olivia, Ava.