MallowbyNames

Vicke

VIK-ee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a feminine variant of Victor or a nickname for Victoria.

Peak popularity
1954
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Vicke since 1945

Babies named Vicke per year in U.S. Social Security records.

59141960198020002020Most births 1954Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1940s19
1950s92
1960s53
1970s0
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Vicke is an extremely rare American name, first recorded in 1945, that never achieved significant popularity. Its peak year was 1954, when it saw its highest but still minimal usage. The name has remained stable in rarity over the decades, with no recent resurgence. It belongs to the 1950s generation of nicknames-turned-given-names, alongside more common forms like Vickie and Vicky. Without any top state concentration, Vicke remains a curiosity of mid-century American naming patterns.

Vicke is a rare English given name, likely a pet form or variant of Victoria or Victor, ultimately from Latin victor meaning 'conqueror'. Its sporadic use in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s, suggests it may have arisen as an informal diminutive. No firm etymological record exists, and it is not a traditional name in any major naming culture.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Vickie, Vicky, Vicki

Sibling names for Vicke

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

Sisters: June, Ella, Martha, Ruth, Betty

Brothers: Frank, John, James, Charles, Arthur

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Vicke mean?
The meaning of Vicke is uncertain. It is likely a pet form of Victoria, which means 'victory' in Latin, or of Victor, meaning 'conqueror'.
Is Vicke currently popular?
Vicke is not ranked in recent U.S. Social Security data. Its latest recorded year is 2025, but it has not appeared in the top 1000 names in recent decades.
Is Vicke a boy or girl name?
Vicke is typically used for girls, as a diminutive of Victoria.