Vittoria
A feminine name of Italian origin meaning "victory" or "conqueror".
Name Census estimates that about 1,496 living Americans carry the first name Vittoria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vittoria today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vittoria births was 2023 (66 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vittoria. 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
1.5K
~ 1 in 229,114 Americans
Peak year
2023
66 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,875
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Vittoria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vittoria from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 440 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Vittoria remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vittoria 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 Vittoria during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vittorias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. New York, Florida, California recorded the most babies named Vittoria, while Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 77 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vittoria
The name Vittoria is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "victoria," meaning "victory" or "conquest." It has been a popular name in Italy for centuries and has gained widespread recognition across the world.
The earliest recorded use of the name Vittoria dates back to ancient Roman times when it was used to celebrate military triumphs and victories. It was often given to children born after a significant battle or conquest as a symbol of triumph and pride.
In medieval times, the name Vittoria was associated with the Christian tradition, particularly with the Virgin Mary, who was sometimes referred to as "Our Lady of Victory" or "Madonna della Vittoria." This connection to the Virgin Mary likely contributed to the name's popularity among Catholic communities throughout Europe.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Vittoria was Vittoria Colonna (1490-1547), an Italian poet and influential figure during the Renaissance. She was known for her literary works and her close friendship with Michelangelo.
Another notable bearer of the name was Vittoria Accoramboni (1590-1585), an Italian noblewoman who was involved in a scandalous murder case that captured the attention of Renaissance Europe.
In the 17th century, Vittoria Archilei (1622-1709) was an Italian philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the scientific revolution. She was the first woman to be admitted to the prestigious Accademia del Cimento in Florence.
During the 19th century, Vittoria Aganoor (1855-1910) was an Italian-Armenian writer and poet who wrote extensively about women's rights and social issues. Her works helped shape the feminist movement in Italy.
More recently, Vittoria Puccini (born 1981) is an Italian actress known for her roles in various films and television series, including the popular crime drama "Elisa di Rivombrosa."
Throughout history, the name Vittoria has been associated with strength, triumph, and resilience, making it a popular choice for parents seeking a powerful and meaningful name for their daughter.
People
Vittoria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vittoria 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
Vittoria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vittoria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,496 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vittoria 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 229,114 US residents.
Is Vittoria a common name?
We classify Vittoria as "Rare". It ranks above 92.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,562 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vittoria most popular?
The single biggest year for Vittoria was 2023, when 66 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vittoria is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vittoria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vittoria 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.