Charlotte Girl
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Victoria
GirlLatin· “victory”
- Meaning
- victory
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- vihk-TAW-ree-uh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #54
- US babies 2025
- 4,027
- Best rank
- #16 (1998)
- Peak year
- 1993
Meaning and origin of Victoria
Victoria is a Latin name that means “victory”.
Victoria is the Latin word for "victory" and the name of the Roman goddess of victory, the counterpart of the Greek Nike. It was borne by a few early Christian saints but remained rare in English until Queen Victoria, whose reign from 1837 to 1901 was the longest of any British monarch until Elizabeth II. Her era gave its name to Victorian style, and countless places, from Lake Victoria to the Australian state, honor her. The name feels regal and confident. Tori and Vicky are nicknames, and Victor is the masculine form.
Popularity over time
Victoria has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #16 in 1998, and the most babies received it in 1993, when 12,925 were named Victoria. In 2025, 4,027 babies were named Victoria, and it ranked #54 nationally. That is 47% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #173 in 1920, #94 in 1950, #103 in 1980, #20 in 2000, #32 in 2010, and #54 in 2025. Of the 527,915 US girls named Victoria since records began, 22% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 84,967 babies. Since 2010, 98,577 more have been named Victoria.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Jasmine, Kelsey, Alexandra, Chelsea, and Allison.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Victoria ranked highest in Florida, Texas, and Nevada.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #20 | 442 |
| Texas | #25 | 635 |
| Nevada | #26 | 51 |
| California | #28 | 690 |
| Arizona | #48 | 100 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Victoria is usually pronounced vihk-TAW-ree-uh, with four syllables. It has eight letters, starts with V and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Victoria
A few middle names that flow with Victoria: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Victoria
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Victoria mean?
Victoria is a Latin name that means “victory”.
What is the origin of the name Victoria?
Victoria has Latin roots. Victoria is the Latin word for "victory" and the name of the Roman goddess of victory, the counterpart of the Greek Nike.
Is Victoria a popular name?
Yes. Victoria ranked #54 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Victoria a boy or girl name?
Victoria is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Victoria?
Victoria is usually pronounced vihk-TAW-ree-uh. 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