Victoria: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced vik-TOR-ee-uh · 4 syllables
Victoria means “victory”, from Latin.
From Latin Victoria, from victoria (“victory”). Doublet of Vitoria. The given name can also be analyzed as the male name Victor + -ia. The places were named in honour of Queen Victoria of Great Britain.
- Meaning
- victory
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- vik-TOR-ee-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #54
- US babies a year
- about 4,456 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
- Style
- Classic
- Nicknames
- Vicky, Tori
How popular is Victoria?
Victoria was the #54 name in the US in 2025, given to 4,027 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 39% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #54 |
| England & Wales | #118 |
| Scotland | #151 |
| Northern Ireland | #212 |
| Ireland | #168 |
| France | #39 |
| Norway | #80 |
| Canada | #31 |
| Australia | #209 |
How old are people named Victoria?
Half of US adults named Victoria are older than 35; most are between 20 and 74. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Victoria
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Victoria have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Victoria
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Victoria
What does the name Victoria mean?
Victoria means “victory”. It comes from Latin.
How do you pronounce Victoria?
Victoria is pronounced vik-TOR-ee-uh.
How popular is the name Victoria?
Victoria was the #54 name in the US in 2025, given to 4,027 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 39% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Victoria?
Half of US adults named Victoria are older than 35. Most are between 20 and 74.