Victori
A feminine name derived from Latin, meaning "victory" or "conquering."
Name Census estimates that about 72 living Americans carry the first name Victori. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Victori today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Victori births was 2011 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Victori. 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 Victori. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
72
~ 1 in 4,760,477 Americans
Peak year
2011
9 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,334
Tracked since 1967
Popularity
Victori: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Victori from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 28 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Victori 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 Victori 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 Victori
The name Victori is derived from the Latin word "victor," meaning "conqueror" or "victor." It has its roots in ancient Roman culture and history, where the concept of victory and triumph held great significance.
The earliest recorded use of the name Victori can be traced back to the Roman Empire, where it was given to individuals who achieved notable military victories or triumphs. In ancient Roman texts and historical records, the name Victori was often associated with valorous deeds and acts of bravery on the battlefield.
One of the earliest and most famous individuals bearing the name Victori was Victorius, a Roman general who lived in the 3rd century AD. He played a crucial role in defending the Roman Empire against the Gallic Empire and was celebrated for his strategic prowess and leadership.
In the realm of early Christian history, the name Victori gained prominence as well. Saint Victorius of Petovio, a 4th-century bishop and martyr, was known for his unwavering faith and willingness to sacrifice himself for his beliefs. His name became a symbol of spiritual victory over adversity.
During the Middle Ages, the name Victori continued to be used, albeit with variations in spelling and pronunciation across different regions of Europe. One notable figure was Victorius of Aquitaine, a 5th-century scholar and computist who made significant contributions to the calculation of the date of Easter.
In the Renaissance period, the name Victori experienced a resurgence, particularly among the aristocracy and wealthy classes. Victorius Faventinus, an Italian humanist and scholar of the 15th century, was renowned for his translations of ancient Greek texts and his efforts to revive classical learning.
As time progressed, the name Victori continued to be bestowed upon individuals who demonstrated exceptional achievements or triumphs in various fields. Johannes Victorius, a 16th-century Swiss theologian and reformer, played a crucial role in the Protestant Reformation movement.
Overall, the name Victori has a rich history rooted in ancient Roman culture and has been associated with victory, triumph, bravery, and achievement throughout various eras and civilizations.
People
Victori + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Victori 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
Victori: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Victori?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 72 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Victori 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 4,760,477 US residents.
Is Victori a common name?
We classify Victori as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 74 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Victori most popular?
The single biggest year for Victori was 2011, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Victori is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Victori a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Victori 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.