How Many People Are Named Victoria?
Complete statistics for the name Victoria: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Victoria comes from the Latin word for victory and has a regal, timeless feel to it. About 463,812 people in the US carry the name today, making it 1 in 711 Americans. It spent 43 years in the top 10, which tells you just how much staying power this name has had.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life path number 7 is traditionally linked to deep thinking, intuition, and a search for truth. People associated with 7 are often seen as introspective and drawn to understanding the world on a deeper level.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 41All 525,023 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Victoria Through the Generations
Victoria had a long run at the top, sitting in the US top 10 for 43 years and peaking in 1993 when nearly 13,000 babies were born with the name in a single year. All-time births sit at 525,023, and with 463,812 estimated living today, the gap is relatively small, suggesting the name stayed popular enough through recent decades that most Victorias are still with us. The average age of 41 points to that 1993 peak generation being well represented, but the real surprise is how young the crowd skews. A full 41 percent, around 215,565 people, are under 30, which gives Victoria a genuinely modern footprint despite its classic roots. Only 127,293 are over 60, so this isn't a name fading into the past. The trend is slowly declining now, but with so many younger Victorias out there, it's far from disappearing.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Victoria's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Victoria
How Many People Have the Name Victoria?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,997 people in the United States currently share the name Victoria. That works out to roughly 1 in every 55,269 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Victoria a Common or Rare Name?
Victoria is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Victoria Mean?
Victoria means "Victory, triumphant conqueror" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Victoria in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Victoria Most Popular?
The name Victoria reached peak popularity in 1993, with 12,959 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Victoria?
Approximately 5,997 people named Victoria live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,997. That works out to roughly 1 in 55,269 Americans.
Is Victoria a rare name?
Victoria is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 55,269 Americans has this name.
What does the name Victoria mean?
Victoria means "Victory, triumphant conqueror" and comes from Latin origins.
Is Victoria more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Victoria are male and 100% are female.
When was Victoria most popular?
Victoria peaked in 1993 with 12,959 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.