Victoria

Victoria is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “victory.” In 2024 it was given to 4,267 girls in the United States.

Victoria at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · English & American
Meaning
“victory”
Pronunciation
/vɪkˈtɔː.ɹi.ə/

About the name Victoria

Victoria belongs to the Spanish and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “victory” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Victoria first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #16 in 1998, and in 2024 4,267 babies received the name — 523,840 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Victoria in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#16 in 1998
Peak year
1993
Babies named Victoria in 2024
4,267
Total since 1880
523,840

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Victoria mean?

Victoria means “victory” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Victoria a boy or girl name?

Victoria is a girl name. In 2024, 4,267 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Victoria?

Victoria comes from the Spanish and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Victoria?

Victoria first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #16 in 1998, and 4,267 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Victoria?

Victoria is pronounced /vɪkˈtɔː.ɹi.ə/ (IPA).

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