Holding steady.
Popularity of Vikki since 1939
Babies named Vikki per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Vikki's real moment was 1968.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 571 |
| 1950s | 2,075 |
| 1960s | 2,081 |
| 1970s | 1,288 |
| 1980s | 293 |
| 1990s | 136 |
| 2000s | 31 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Vikki is a diminutive of Victoria, a name of Latin origin meaning "victory." The name has been in use since at least 1939, with its peak popularity occurring in 1968. From the 1960s onward, Vikki followed a consistent downward trend, settling into a stable pattern of rare use in recent decades. While Vikki has never reached top-1000 status, its peak year of 1968 saw it reach a national rank of 1,156. The name is part of a broader set of Victoria-derived nicknames that flourished mid-century, including Vicki, Vickie, and Vicky. The spelling Vikki reflects a light touch of individuality within a familiar category. Today, Vikki is rarely given to newborns, but it retains a nostalgic, vintage feel for those seeking an upbeat, feminine name from the mid-20th century.
Vikki is a diminutive form of Victoria, the feminine form of the Latin name Victor, meaning "victory" or "conqueror." Victoria was the Roman goddess of victory, and the name became popular in the English-speaking world during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901). The spelling Vikki emerged in the mid-20th century as a variant of Vicki or Vickie, reflecting a trend toward simplified or distinctive spellings.
Where Vikki 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vik
Sibling names for Vikki
Names that share Vikki's style, for a brother or sister.
