Holding steady.
Popularity of Victorine since 1881
Babies named Victorine per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Victorine's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 42 |
| 1890s | 67 |
| 1900s | 38 |
| 1910s | 162 |
| 1920s | 163 |
| 1930s | 65 |
| 1940s | 64 |
| 1950s | 73 |
| 1960s | 28 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Victorine is the French feminine diminutive of Victor, derived from Latin victor meaning "conqueror." In the United States, the name first appeared in Social Security records in 1881, its peak year, though it has never been common. The trajectory has remained stable, meaning it has consistently stayed out of the top 1000. The name carries a vintage French charm, reminiscent of 19th-century feminines like Adeline and Josephine. While it never achieved widespread popularity, its rarity may appeal to parents seeking a distinctly old-fashioned yet recognizable name.
Victorine is the French feminine diminutive of Victor, derived from Latin victor meaning "conqueror." The name emerged in France as a feminine form of Victor, often used as a nickname or affectionate variant. In English-speaking countries it was adopted in the 19th century, but its use has remained rare.
“Victorine” around the world
Where Victorine 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: Vicki, Vicky, Tori
Sibling names for Victorine
Names that share Victorine's style, for a brother or sister.
