Declining since 2004, #209 for boys today.
Popularity of Victor since 1880
Babies named Victor per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1990, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Victor's real moment was 1918.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 1,242 |
| 1890s | 1,811 |
| 1900s | 2,447 |
| 1910s | 17,157 |
| 1920s | 21,498 |
| 1930s | 15,570 |
| 1940s | 22,518 |
| 1950s | 33,887 |
| 1960s | 36,821 |
| 1970s | 26,732 |
| 1980s | 32,286 |
| 1990s | 41,072 |
| 2000s | 40,686 |
| 2010s | 26,144 |
| 2020s | 10,542 |
Meaning & origin
Victor is a sturdy, direct name with a clear meaning that has appealed to parents for centuries. First recorded on the American charts in 1880, it reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking among the top 100 names of the era. In 2025, Victor sits at rank 209, with about 1 in 1,026 newborn boys receiving the name, a steady decline since 2004. The name has been particularly favored in states like North Dakota, Arizona, and Montana, where its classic Roman feel and straightforward pronunciation continue to resonate. While no longer a top contender, Victor remains a solid, traditional choice that balances strength and familiarity.
Victor derives directly from the Latin noun victor, meaning 'conqueror' or 'victor.' It was a common Roman cognomen, borne by several early saints and popes. The name saw widespread use across Christian Europe, particularly in France, Spain, and Portugal, and remains popular in many languages today.
Where Victor is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Victor” around the world
Where Victor lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#31
in 2024
Ireland
20
babies in 2025
New Zealand
13
babies in 2025
Quebec
#25
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vic, Vicky
Sibling names for Victor
Names that share Victor's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Victoria, Valentina, Clara, Elena, Sofia, Annette, Blanche, Deloris, Dolores, Elaine, Joy, Julia, Veronica, Yolanda, Alesia, Aline, Benita, Doloris, Loraine, Lorina, Regina, Valarie, Valorie, Venessa, Venita, Vivien, Glory, Jovita, Laure, Nelida, Victory, Claudene, Digna, Dinora, Estefana, Eugena, Evone, Favour, Glori, Ladora, Melodye, Odile, Patria, Paz, Remonia, Sydelle, Vallery, Valora, Veatrice, Velora, Vernessa, Victorine, Vivica, Almarie, Antoria, Charma, Elnoria, Genita, Glorie, Glorious, Lugenia, Regine, Rejoice, Rosland, Sabrinia, Seretha, Sonyia, Valetta, Valicia, Valla, Vaness, Veleria, Veneda, Veroncia, Vicci, Vici, Vickye, Dorismar, Adoria, Aricela, Delorese, Glorian, Glorya, Gratia, Josiane, Marchia, Marsia, Nickolette, Novice, Orean, Reginna, Valeen, Valeree, Valine, Vallarie, Valoree, Valree, Velina, Venera, Veona, Vernica, Veverly, Vickii, Victorina
Brothers: Maximilian, Adrian, Julian, Dominic, Sebastian, Andre, Damon, Maurice, Oscar, Roland, Warren, Constantine, Myron, Noble, Normand, Rance, Armond, Gregor, Leopold, Norvell, Vinson, Cezar, Clearance, Constant, Edouard, Erroll, Excell, Herald, Manly, Prosper, Reymond, Rochester, Venson, Vinton, Carel, Claudis, Irvan, Teodor, Vencent, Vitaly, Alroy, Alverto, Dacian, Donat, Stanlee, Triumph, Varick, Vick, Vinal, Vincen
Names like Victor
Names whose popularity has moved with Victor's over the last 50 years.
