Vickilee
A feminine form of the name Victoria, of Latin origin meaning "victory."
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Vickilee. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vickilee today is around 69 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vickilee births was 1948 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vickilee. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Vickilee is about 69 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Vickilees were born before 1967.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vickilee. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1948
7 babies that year
Average age
69
years old
1968 SSA rank
#8,165
Tracked since 1948
Popularity
Vickilee: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vickilee from the 1940s through to the 1960s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 7 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1940s peak, Vickilee remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vickilee by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Vickilee during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vickilee
The name Vickilee is a modern English variation of the name Vickie, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Victoria. Victoria has its origins in the Latin word "victor," meaning "conqueror" or "victor." The name was popularized in the 4th century CE by the early Christian martyr Saint Victoria, who was killed during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Empire.
Vickilee, as a distinct name, does not have a long historical lineage. It appears to be a more recent invention, likely created in the 20th century as a unique spelling variation of Vickie or Victoria. Its origins can be traced back to the Latin root "victor," but it does not seem to have any specific cultural or linguistic origins beyond that.
There are no known historical references or mentions of the name Vickilee in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. This is likely due to its relatively modern creation and use.
As for notable individuals with the name Vickilee, records are scarce due to its modern nature. However, a few examples can be found:
1. Vickilee Platero, an American artist and painter known for her vibrant depictions of Native American culture, born in 1959.
2. Vickilee Naidoo, a South African businesswoman and entrepreneur, born in 1975.
3. Vickilee Byram, an American author and writer, born in 1982.
4. Vickilee Chambers, an Australian fashion designer and stylist, born in 1988.
5. Vickilee Ramos, an American actress and model, born in 1992.
While the name Vickilee may not have a rich historical background, it has gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and creative variation of the more traditional names Victoria and Vickie. Its modern usage reflects the trend of creating distinctive and personalized names in the English-speaking world.
People
Vickilee + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vickilee as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vickilee: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vickilee?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vickilee going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Vickilee a common name?
We classify Vickilee as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vickilee most popular?
The single biggest year for Vickilee was 1948, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vickilee is about 69 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Vickilee in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vickilee a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vickilee in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Vickilee still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vickilee in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Vickilee can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Vickilee?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.