Victoria

At a Glance: Name: Victoria – Meaning: victory – Origin: Latin – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: vik-TOR-ee-ah

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Victoria is a Latin name meaning victory, pronounced vik-TOR-ee-ah. It's a timeless classic, and Social Security records stretching back to 1880 back that up — this isn't a name that appeared out of nowhere. If you're weighing it for a daughter, you're looking at a name with a long, steady track record rather than a recent trend.

Meaning & Origin of Victoria

Meaning: Victory.

Origin: Latin.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Victoria

Phonetic: vik-TOR-ee-ah   IPA: /vɪkˈtɔːriə/

Popularity of Victoria

Victoria peaked in 1998, when 12,148 baby girls were given the name and it ranked #16 nationally. By 2024 it had settled to #48, with 4,267 girls named Victoria that year — still solidly in use, just past its highest point.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Victoria mean?

Victory. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Victoria)

How do you pronounce Victoria?

Victoria is pronounced vik-TOR-ee-ah (IPA: /vɪkˈtɔːriə/).

Is Victoria a popular name right now?

Victoria peaked at #16 in 1998 and is ranked #48 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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