The nameVictoria
Victoria is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "victory". The name of the queen who gave her name to an era, it is an elegant classic.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Victoria is the Latin word for "victory". Victoria was also the Roman goddess of victory.
Origin
Latin. The name was rare in Britain until Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901.
History
Queen Victoria gave her name to the Victorian era, to a state and a city in Australia, and to many places around the world. The name became popular in the late 20th century, reaching the American top 20. Vicky and Tori are its short forms.
Victoria in other languages
Victoria is spelled the same in English, Spanish and German. It is Vittoria in Italian, Vitória in Portuguese, Wiktoria in Polish and Viktoria in the Nordic countries and Russia. Queen Victoria reigned over the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901.
Nicknames for Victoria
The most common nicknames for Victoria: Vicky, Tori and Vic.
Did you know?
- The Victoria Falls, between Zambia and Zimbabwe, were named after the queen by the explorer David Livingstone in 1855.
- Victoria Beckham was Posh Spice in the Spice Girls.
- Victoria Azarenka won the Australian Open twice, in 2012 and 2013.
Famous people named Victoria
- Queen Victoria
- Victoria Beckham, singer and designer
- Victoria Wood, comedian
- Victoria Azarenka, tennis player
Popularity of the name Victoria
Victoria in the United States
Victoria was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 117,720 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Victoria. Its rise began around 1916, and it peaked in 1993. Half of all babies named Victoria in the United States were born before 1993. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 4,706 births a year on average, against 7,162 in the five years before.
Victoria in the United Kingdom
Victoria was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 6,983 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Victoria. Half of all babies named Victoria in the United Kingdom were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 380 births a year on average, against 560 in the five years before.
Victoria in Ireland
Victoria in France
Victoria in Belgium
Victoria in Switzerland
Victoria in Austria
Victoria in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Victoria
Names from the same generation as Victoria, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Victoria mean?
Victoria is the Latin word for "victory". Victoria was also the Roman goddess of victory.
What is the origin of the name Victoria?
Latin. The name was rare in Britain until Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901.
Is Victoria a girl's or a boy's name?
Victoria is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Victoria?
In 2024, Victoria was the 48th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 4,267 births.
What are the variants of the name Victoria?
Variants and related names of Victoria include Vicky.
What are good sibling names for Victoria?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Natalie, Claire, Caroline and Elizabeth for a sister, Christian, Adrian, Aaron and Vincent for a brother.
What are common nicknames for Victoria?
The most common nicknames for Victoria are Vicky, Tori and Vic.
Who are famous people named Victoria?
Queen Victoria; Victoria Beckham, singer and designer; Victoria Wood, comedian; Victoria Azarenka, tennis player.