Viki
A feminine name of Norse origin meaning "young warrior".
Name Census estimates that about 1,349 living Americans carry the first name Viki. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Viki today is around 63 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Viki births was 1958 (87 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Viki. 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.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 254,080 Americans
Peak year
1958
87 babies that year
Average age
63
years old
2011 SSA rank
#14,746
Tracked since 1939
Popularity
Viki: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Viki from the 1930s through to the 2010s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 727 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Viki 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 Viki during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vikis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Viki, while Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 39 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Viki
The name Viki is a diminutive form of the feminine name Victoria, which originated from the Latin word "victoria" meaning "victory." This name has its roots in the Roman era and was initially used as a title for the Roman goddess of victory, Victoria. Over time, it transitioned into a personal name, particularly after the rise of Christianity.
The earliest recorded use of the name Victoria can be traced back to the 4th century AD, when it appeared in Christian martyr accounts and religious texts. One notable example is Saint Victoria, a young Christian martyr who lived in the late 3rd century and was venerated for her unwavering faith.
As the name Victoria gained popularity across Europe, various diminutive forms emerged, including Viki. While the exact origin of this specific diminutive is uncertain, it is believed to have emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century as a shortened and more casual version of Victoria.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Viki. One of the earliest recorded examples is Viki Baum (1888-1960), an Austrian-born novelist and playwright best known for her novel "Grand Hotel." Another prominent figure was Viki Miljkovic (1912-2003), a Serbian actress and one of the most celebrated performers in the former Yugoslavia.
In the world of sports, Viki Alvarez (born 1964) was a Spanish professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ranking of No. 10 in the world in 1988. Viki Fleckenstein (born 1978) is a German former professional tennis player who won two singles titles on the WTA Tour.
Viki King (1957-2018) was a British singer-songwriter and actress, best known for her work in the musical "Evita" and her collaborations with the band Foghat. She also appeared in several films and television shows throughout her career.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Viki throughout history. While its origins can be traced back to the Latin word "victoria," the name Viki has evolved into a distinct diminutive form with its own unique charm and cultural significance.
People
Viki + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Viki 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
Viki: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Viki?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,349 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Viki 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 254,080 US residents.
Is Viki a common name?
We classify Viki as "Rare". It ranks above 91.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,817 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Viki most popular?
The single biggest year for Viki was 1958, when 87 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Viki is about 63 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Viki a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Viki 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.