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Vici

VIH-see · Of uncertain origin; possibly a diminutive of Victoria or a Latin word name meaning 'I conquered'.

Peak popularity
1946
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Vici since 1942

Babies named Vici per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1955, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Vici's real moment was 1946.

511161960198020002020Most births 1955Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1940s61
1950s113
1960s50
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Vici is an uncommon feminine name that saw its peak usage in 1946, the same year as its highest recorded count in U.S. data. It first appeared in 1942, possibly as a standalone name or a diminutive of Victoria. Even at its height, Vici never ranked among the top 1000 names, and it has remained very rare through the latest data from 2025. The name's trajectory has been stable over the decades, with no significant revival. Its absence from top state lists suggests it has never gained regional popularity. Voci is a simple, two-syllable name with a crisp sound, appealing to parents seeking something distinctive yet familiar.

Vici emerged in the 20th century as a feminine name, likely as a nickname or short form of Victoria, which means 'victory' in Latin. It also coincides with the Latin word 'vici' meaning 'I conquered', famously uttered by Julius Caesar (though the name predates any direct reference). Its use in the United States spiked slightly in the 1940s, suggesting a possible independent coinage.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Vicky, Vickie, Vikki

Sibling names for Vici

Names that share Vici's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Vici mean?
Vici is of uncertain origin, but it is often used as a short form of Victoria, meaning 'victory', or derived from the Latin 'vici' meaning 'I conquered'.
Is Vici a boy or girl name?
Vici is almost exclusively used for girls, based on historical U.S. data.
Is Vici a popular name?
Vici has never ranked in the U.S. top 1000 names. Its peak usage was in 1946, but it remains uncommon.