Declining since 1985, #4,067 for girls today.
Popularity of Vicky since 1912
Babies named Vicky per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 44 |
| 1920s | 201 |
| 1930s | 376 |
| 1940s | 5,177 |
| 1950s | 21,330 |
| 1960s | 15,803 |
| 1970s | 4,746 |
| 1980s | 2,074 |
| 1990s | 1,461 |
| 2000s | 1,311 |
| 2010s | 809 |
| 2020s | 211 |
Meaning & origin
Vicky, a diminutive of Victoria, has been recorded in the United States since as early as 1912. Its peak popularity came in 1957, during a period when more elaborate feminines like Victoria were also highly favored. However, the name has been steadily declining in use since 1985; in 2025 it ranked 4067th, with only about 1 in every 45,922 girls receiving the name. Top states for the name include Virginia and California. While Vicky is less common today, it remains a straightforward, friendly shortening that carries the strong meaning of victory. Its trajectory suggests it continues to be chosen by parents who prefer classic short forms over more elaborate modern coinages.
Vicky is a feminine diminutive of Victoria, which derives from Latin victoria, meaning 'victory'. The name Victoria was popularized by the Roman goddess of victory and later by Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom. Vicky emerged as a pet form in the 19th century and became an independent given name in the early 20th century.
Where Vicky is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Vicky” around the world
Where Vicky lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vick, Vic
Sibling names for Vicky
Names that share Vicky's style, for a brother or sister.
