Girl name · Latin
Victoria
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: victory, triumphVictoria is a girl's name that comes from Latin and means "victory, triumph". It is used in English and Spanish.
- Meaning
- Victory, triumph
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- US rank
- #54 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Victoria
As a girl's name, Victoria comes from Latin and means "victory, triumph". It is used in English and Spanish.
Meaning checked against Behind the Name. How we research names
Victoria on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Victoria on 11 lists.
“A regal name for a long-reigning queen”
From Bee names, queen bee names
“Latin for victory, and Britain's long-reigning queen”
From Female cat names, royal names for girl cats
“Victory; Latin. Regal four-syllable choice”
From Girl middle names, classic girl middle names
“Victory, triumph; goddess of victory, like Greek Nike”
From Goddess names, roman goddess names
“Victory, triumph; Latin. The queen who named an age of gothic revival”
From Gothic names, gothic female names with real meanings
“Victory; Latin. No. 10 in 2020 (INEGI)”
From Mexican girl names, popular Mexican names for girls (INEGI 2020)
“Victory; the name chosen by Mexico's first president”
From Mexican last names, surnames from Mexican history
“Victory; Latin. Winged goddess of triumph”
From Roman names, roman god and goddess names
“Victory; Latin. Borne by a 20th-century queen of Spain”
From Spanish girl names, royal and historic Spanish girl names
“Victory, triumph; Latin. A queen who gave a whole era its name”
From Strong female names, names that mean victory
“Victory, triumph; Latin. The queen who named an era”
From Vintage girl names, victorian girl names
How popular is Victoria?
- US rank in 2025
- #54
- 4,027 babies, 2,505 per million girls
- Best rank
- #16 in 1998
- Most babies: 12,925 in 1993
- Babies since 1880
- At least 527,915
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 1,097 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 1,116 per million |
| 1900s | 1,261 per million |
| 1910s | 1,320 per million |
| 1920s | 882 per million |
| 1930s | 582 per million |
| 1940s | 1,433 per million |
| 1950s | 2,554 per million |
| 1960s | 2,066 per million |
| 1970s | 1,999 per million |
| 1980s | 3,102 per million |
| 1990s | 6,524 per million |
| 2000s | 4,599 per million |
| 2010s | 4,058 per million |
| 2020s | 2,833 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21 | #19 | #21 | #25 | #34 | #43 | #43 | #45 | #48 | #54 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Nicknames for Victoria
Established short forms and pet names, not made-up ones.
- Vickycommon English nickname
- Toricommon English nickname
- Viccommon English nickname
Other forms of Victoria
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- VictoireVictory, triumph (Latin, girl)
- VictorineVictory (Latin, girl)
- ViktoriaVictory, triumph (Latin, girl)
- VitóriaVictory, triumph (Latin, girl)
- VittoriaVictory, triumph (Latin, girl)
- WiktoriaVictory, triumph (Latin, girl)
Names spelled like Victoria
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- VictorinaConqueror (Latin, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- NicoleVictory of the people (Greek, girl)
- BereniceBringing victory (Greek, girl)
- KlausVictory of the people (Greek, boy)
- NicoVictory of the people (Greek, boy)
- VeronikaBringing victory (Latin, girl)
- ColetteVictory of the people (Greek, girl)
- KlaasVictory of the people (Greek, boy)
- NicoletteVictory of the people (Greek, girl)
- NielsVictory of the people (Greek, boy)
- NiklasVictory of the people (Greek, boy)
Middle names for Victoria
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Latin
- LauraLaurel tree (Latin, girl)
- OliviaOlive tree (Latin, girl)
- CarinaDear, beloved (Latin, girl)
- EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- FloraFlower, blossom (Latin, girl)
- MarinaOf the sea (Latin, girl)
- ReginaQueen (Latin, girl)
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
- CelesteHeavenly, of the sky (Latin, girl)
- ClaraClear, bright (Latin, girl)
Victoria: common questions
What does the name Victoria mean?
Victoria comes from Latin and means "victory, triumph". Checked against Behind the Name.
Is Victoria a boy or girl name?
Victoria is mainly a girl's name.
What are nicknames for Victoria?
Common nicknames for Victoria include Vicky, Tori and Vic.
How popular is the name Victoria?
Victoria ranked #54 in the US in 2025, with 4,027 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Victoria?
Forms of Victoria with the same meaning and origin include Victoire (French), Victorine (French), Viktoria (Russian), Vitória (Portuguese) and Vittoria (Italian).
What middle names go with Victoria?
Middle names that flow well with Victoria include Aoife, Blair, Honor, Iris and Leigh. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.