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Victoria

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Pronounced vik-TOR-ee-uh /vɪkˈtɔːriə/High

Meaning: Victory; from Latin victoriaHigh

In 30 seconds: A majestic Latin name meaning 'victory,' borne by the Roman goddess of victory and Queen Victoria of Britain. A fixture in the top 100 girls' names in the U.S.
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Origin HighLatin
MeaningVictory; from Latin victoria
U.S. rank (2025)#54 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births4,027 girls (0.25% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 527,867

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199318802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Victoria is the Latin word for victory, also the name of the Roman goddess who personified it. The name was used in the Roman world and carried forward by early Christian saints. It remained in use across Europe through the Middle Ages but gained enormous prestige in the English-speaking world through Queen Victoria, who reigned for 63 years.

In the U.S. Victoria has been a consistent presence in the top 50 girls' names for decades, with a peak in the 1990s when it entered the top 20. It carries associations with both regal authority and classic femininity. Nicknames like Vicky, Tori, and Ria give it versatile everyday appeal.

Did you know? Queen Victoria (reigned 1837–1901) gave her name to an entire era — the Victorian period — and to territories around the world, including Lake Victoria and the Australian state of Victoria.

Variations

VittoriaViktoriaVictorine

Nicknames

VickyToriRiaVic

Famous Bearers

  • ★Queen Victoria (1819–1901)
    Queen of the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901, the longest-reigning British monarch of the 19th century.
  • ★Victoria Beckham (1974–)
    British fashion designer and former Spice Girls singer.

If you like Victoria…

Isabella— equally regal, romantic multi-syllable Latin classic
Sophia— polished Latin -ia ending name with the same timeless prestige
Eleanor— long, distinguished classic with royal associations
Charlotte— royal classic with the same formal elegance and nickname flexibility

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Victoria mean?

Victoria is a Latin name meaning 'victory,' derived from the Roman goddess Victoria.

How do you pronounce Victoria?

It's said vik-TOR-ee-uh /vɪkˈtɔːriə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Victoria a boy or girl name?

Victoria is used exclusively as a girls' name.

How popular is Victoria?

Victoria has ranked in the U.S. top 30 girls' names consistently, with a peak in the top 20 during the 1990s.

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