Victoire
A feminine name of French origin meaning "victory".
Name Census estimates that about 92 living Americans carry the first name Victoire. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Victoire today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Victoire births was 2017 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Victoire. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Victoire. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
92
~ 1 in 3,725,591 Americans
Peak year
2017
8 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,085
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Victoire: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Victoire from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 45 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Victoire remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Victoire 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 Victoire 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 Victoire
The given name Victoire has its origins in the French language. It is derived from the Latin word "victoria", meaning victory or conquest. The name first appeared in the late Middle Ages, around the 14th or 15th century, as a reflection of the cultural and religious values of the time.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Victoire was in reference to Saint Victoire, a 5th-century French martyr who was venerated in the Catholic Church. Her name, meaning victory, was symbolic of her triumph over persecution and her unwavering faith.
During the Renaissance period, the name gained popularity among the French nobility. Victoire de Lestang, born in 1615, was a prominent figure in the court of King Louis XIV. She served as a lady-in-waiting to the Queen and was renowned for her wit and intelligence.
In the 18th century, the name Victoire was further popularized by Victoire de France, the daughter of King Louis XV. Born in 1733, she was a member of the French royal family and played a significant role in the cultural and political life of her time.
Another notable figure in history with the name Victoire was Victoire Oudinot, born in 1808. She was the daughter of Marshal Nicolas Oudinot, a celebrated military leader during the Napoleonic Wars. Victoire was known for her philanthropic efforts and her dedication to supporting the arts and education.
Victoire de Castellane, born in 1835, was a French aristocrat and socialite who was renowned for her beauty and elegance. She was a prominent figure in the Parisian high society of the 19th century and was admired for her fashion sense and cultural influence.
Throughout history, the name Victoire has been associated with strength, resilience, and triumph. It has been borne by many remarkable women who have left their mark on various aspects of society, from religion and politics to the arts and philanthropy.
People
Victoire + last name combinations
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Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Victoire: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Victoire?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 92 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Victoire 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 3,725,591 US residents.
Is Victoire a common name?
We classify Victoire as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 98 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Victoire most popular?
The single biggest year for Victoire was 2017, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Victoire is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Victoire a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Victoire 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.
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.