Declining since 1994, #54 for girls today.
Popularity of Victoria since 1880
Babies named Victoria per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 1,440 |
| 1890s | 2,479 |
| 1900s | 3,692 |
| 1910s | 10,766 |
| 1920s | 10,547 |
| 1930s | 6,204 |
| 1940s | 20,752 |
| 1950s | 49,127 |
| 1960s | 37,733 |
| 1970s | 30,884 |
| 1980s | 53,272 |
| 1990s | 117,475 |
| 2000s | 84,967 |
| 2010s | 71,017 |
| 2020s | 27,560 |
Meaning & origin
Victoria is a classic name with a powerful meaning, rooted in the Latin word for victory. In the United States, it has been consistently popular, ranking 54th as of 2025, with 1 in 399 newborn girls receiving the name. Its peak usage came in 1993, when it reached an all-time high in the rankings, but it has been gradually falling since 1994. Despite this decline, Victoria remains a top choice in several states, particularly Wyoming, Nevada, and Florida, where it is most favored. The name's enduring appeal is tied to its regal associations and strong, triumphant connotations.
Victoria is the feminine form of the Latin name Victorius, derived from 'victor' meaning 'conqueror' or 'victory'. It was borne by the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria, and was adopted into English usage in the 19th century, popularized by Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901. The name has been widely used across the Western world, often associated with strength and triumph.
Where Victoria 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.
“Victoria” around the world
Where Victoria lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#38
in 2024
Ireland
28
babies in 2025
New Zealand
24
babies in 2025
Quebec
#27
in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vicki, Vicky, Tori, Vickie, Vita
Sibling names for Victoria
Names that share Victoria's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Elizabeth, Alexandra, Catherine, Margaret, Caroline, Alexandria, Ariel, Diana, Helena, Katharine, Katherine, Kathryn, Veronica, Alexandrea, Augusta, Cathrine, Christiana, Eugenie, Georgiana, Karolina, Katheryn, Kathryne, Leonora, Regina, Suzanna, Valarie, Valorie, Adreanna, Carolyne, Cristine, Elizebeth, Katherin, Katheryne, Madelaine, Margaretta, Maryelizabeth, Teodora, Brittania, Catherina, Charlott, Charlotta, Elizabethann, Gloriana, Joesphine, Katerine, Kristena, Patria, Patrisia, Toria, Toriana, Windsor, Alexandrina, Alexina, Alexzandrea, Anaalicia, Antoria, Columbia, Dianah, Elizibeth, Elnoria, Eugina, Jackquelyn, Josephene, Julliana, Kathrina, Marrianne, Maxima, Stephana, Vici, Vickye, Alexandera, Alezandra, Alyssabeth, Australia, Britania, Cahterine, Caterin, Catherene, Glorya, Lawrencia, Louiza, Reginna, Santoria, Satoria, Secilia, Vallarie, Vickii, Victorina
Brothers: William, Edward, Alexander, Nicholas, Benjamin, Frederick, Victor, Antony, Christpher, Maximilian, Maximillian, Napoleon, Markanthony, Nicholaus, Richmond, Victoriano, Vinson, Wellington, Alexandar, Andreus, Anthany, Christophor, Chrystopher, Domanic, Melbourne, Ontario, York, Alezander, Alixander, Anothony, Antonious, Christerpher, Christropher, Chritopher, Gladstone, Hristopher, Jeoffrey, Napolean, Anthonyjames, Maxamillian, Alexanderjames, Chrisotpher, Christophere, Christphor, Maxmilian, Nicholous, Sircharles, Triumph, Vincen
Names like Victoria
Names whose popularity has moved with Victoria's over the last 50 years.
