Vyktor
A masculine name of Slavic origin meaning "conqueror" or "victor".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Vyktor. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vyktor today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vyktor births was 2018 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vyktor. 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 Vyktor. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2018
5 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#13,975
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Vyktor: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Vyktor 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 Vyktor during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Vyktor
The name Vyktor has its origins in the Slavic languages, particularly Russian and Ukrainian. It is derived from the Latin name "Victor," which means "conqueror" or "victor." The name gained popularity in Eastern Europe during the Middle Ages, with early records dating back to the 10th century.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vyktor can be found in the Russian Primary Chronicle, a historical text from the 12th century. The chronicle mentions a Vyktor, a Varangian warrior who served in the court of Prince Vladimir the Great of Kyiv.
In the 14th century, a renowned Russian icon painter named Vyktor Vasnetsov gained recognition for his intricate and vibrant religious artworks. His works, including the famous "Bogatyrs" series, depicted scenes from Russian folklore and mythology, contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage.
During the 16th century, Vyktor Muravyov was a prominent Russian military leader who played a crucial role in the annexation of the Crimean Peninsula. His strategic campaigns and victories solidified Russia's control over the region, earning him a place in the annals of Russian history.
In the realm of literature, the name Vyktor is associated with the renowned Russian writer Vyktor Astafyev, born in 1924. His works, such as the novel "Tsar Fish" and the short story collection "Bury Me Behind the Baseboard," explored the harsh realities of rural life in Siberia and earned him critical acclaim.
Another notable figure bearing the name Vyktor is the Ukrainian writer and playwright Vyktor Nekrasov, born in 1911. His plays, including "The Russian People" and "Decembrists," tackled political and social issues of his time, contributing to the development of Soviet theater.
These are just a few examples of the historical significance and cultural impact associated with the name Vyktor. Throughout the centuries, individuals bearing this name have left their mark in various fields, from military endeavors to artistic and literary pursuits, across the Slavic regions and beyond.
People
Vyktor + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vyktor 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
Vyktor: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vyktor?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vyktor 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Vyktor a common name?
We classify Vyktor as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vyktor most popular?
The single biggest year for Vyktor was 2018, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vyktor is about 8 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 Vyktor in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Vyktor a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vyktor in the SSA data are male. 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 Vyktor still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Vyktor 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 Vyktor 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 share the name Vyktor?
Want to know how many people have the name Vyktor? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.