Holding steady.
Popularity of Victora since 1915
Babies named Victora per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1970, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Victora's real moment was 1919.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 37 |
| 1920s | 28 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 23 |
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Victora is an uncommon spelling of the classic Victoria, first recorded in U.S. data in 1915. Its peak year was 1919, after which usage declined steadily. The name has remained stable with very few births in recent decades up through 2025. Though never popular enough to rank in the top 1000, Victora carries the same meaning of 'victory' as its more famous counterpart. It is a rare choice today, appealing to parents who want a familiar yet distinctive variant.
Victora is a less common spelling of the Latin name Victoria, which derives from the word 'victoria' meaning 'victory'. Victoria was the Roman goddess of victory, equivalent to the Greek Nike. The name has been used in the English-speaking world since the 19th century, famously associated with Queen Victoria.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vicky, Tori, Vic
Sibling names for Victora
Names that share Victora's style, for a brother or sister.
