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soh-FEE-uh
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Vicky
GirlEnglish, Latin· “pet form of Victoria, victory”
- Meaning
- pet form of Victoria, victory
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- VIH-kee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #4,163
- US babies 2025
- 35
- Best rank
- #142 (1957)
- Peak year
- 1957
Meaning and origin of Vicky
Vicky is an English and Latin name that means “pet form of Victoria, victory”.
Vicky is the classic short form of Victoria, from the Latin victoria, meaning victory. Victoria was also the name of the Roman goddess of victory, and the name spread through the English-speaking world after the long reign of Queen Victoria, whose reign gave its name to an entire era. Vicky developed as a friendly nickname and became a given name in its own right in the mid-twentieth century. It is pronounced VIH-kee. Bright and approachable, it has a retro feel today, and Vickie, Vikki and Vicki are related spellings.
Other spellings with the same sound: Vicki, Vickie, Vickey.
Popularity over time
Vicky first appears in US Social Security records in 1912. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 53 different years, starting in 1938. Its best national rank was #142 in 1957, the same year it reached its highest count of 2,942 babies. In 2025, 35 babies were named Vicky, and it ranked #4,163 nationally. That is 66% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,723 in 1920, #215 in 1950, #681 in 1980, #1,446 in 2000, #1,939 in 2010, and #4,163 in 2025. Of the 53,543 US girls named Vicky since records began, 40% were born in the 1950s, its biggest decade. The 1960s come next, with 15,803 babies. Since 2010, 1,020 more have been named Vicky.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Joy, Marianne, Patti, Doreen, and Debora.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Vicky ranked highest in Virginia and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | #1366 | 5 |
| California | #2477 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Vicky is usually pronounced VIH-kee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with V and ends in “-ky”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Vicki, Vickie, and Vickey.
Middle names for Vicky
A few middle names that flow with Vicky: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Vicky
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vicky mean?
Vicky is an English and Latin name that means “pet form of Victoria, victory”.
What is the origin of the name Vicky?
Vicky has English and Latin roots. Vicky is the classic short form of Victoria, from the Latin victoria, meaning victory.
Is Vicky a popular name?
Not especially. Vicky ranked #4,163 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Vicky a boy or girl name?
Vicky is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Vicky?
Vicky is usually pronounced VIH-kee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings