Victoria
Victoria: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /vɪkˈtɔː.ɹi.ə/ · /vɪkˈtɔ.ɹɪə/
Meaning and origin of Victoria
Root meaning: “victory”
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
From Latin Victōria, from victōria (“victory”). Doublet of Vitória. 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.
How popular is Victoria?
Since 1880, 527,915 girls and 1,276 boys in the U.S. have been named Victoria (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #1490 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #54 for girls, with 4,027 babies given the name.
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Sibling name ideas for Victoria
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Victoria FAQ
What does the name Victoria mean?
Victoria traces back to a root meaning "victory". A female given name from Latin. From Latin Victōria, from victōria (“victory”). Doublet of Vitória. 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.
What is the origin of the name Victoria?
Victoria is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Victoria?
Since 1880, 527,915 girls and 1,276 boys in the U.S. have been named Victoria (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16 in 1998. Its highest rank for boys was #1490 in 1989. In 2025 it ranked #54 for girls, with 4,027 babies given the name.
Is Victoria a boy or girl name?
Victoria is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 527,915 girls and 1,276 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.