Rising since 2009, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Victoire since 1918
Babies named Victoire per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 45 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Victoire is a French feminine name meaning 'victory', the counterpart to Victor. It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1918, but has remained rare. In 2025, it ranked 10,107 with a 1-in-178,585 frequency, indicating just a handful of births nationally. The name has been gradually rising in use since 2009, reflecting a broader trend toward French names with elegant, sophisticated sounds. Unlike its Latin counterpart Victoria, Victoire retains a distinctly Gallic flavor, often favored by families with French heritage or those seeking an uncommon alternative. No single state has reported significant concentrations of the name, suggesting its use is scattered across the country.
Victoire is the French feminine form of Victor, derived from the Latin 'victoria' meaning 'victory'. The name has been used in France since at least the Middle Ages, often as a reference to Christ's victory or as a virtue name. It also appeared in British noble families due to French influence, particularly after the Norman Conquest.
“Victoire” around the world
Where Victoire lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#25
in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vicky, Toto, Vic
Sibling names for Victoire
Names that share Victoire's style, for a brother or sister.
