Victor Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Victor is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Victor?
Victor is spelled V-I-C-T-O-R. The name has 6 letters.
Victor at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Victor means “winner” or “conqueror” in Latin.
- Origin
- Victor is commonly associated with the Latin word “victor”, meaning one who conquers or wins.
- Pronunciation
- VIK-tor · 2 syllables
Victor Popularity in 2025
Rank#209
Recorded Births1,664
- Boys usage rose 4 places to #209 and recorded 20 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Victor Mean?
Victor means “winner” or “conqueror” in Latin.
Origin: Victor is commonly associated with the Latin word “victor”, meaning one who conquers or wins.
How Do You Pronounce Victor?
PronunciationVIK-tor
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Victor?
- History
- The name Victor has been used in various cultures with Latin influence and is linked to early Christian saints and historical figures.
Victor Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2008 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,664 | #209 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,684 | #213 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,697 | #217 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,772 | #214 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,819 | #209 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,906 | #200 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,105 | #186 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,224 | #177 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,410 | #165 |
| 2016 | Girls | 5 | #16,215 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,464 | #164 |
| 2015 | Boys | 2,573 | #161 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 2,690 | #151 |
| 2013 | Girls | 6 | #14,582 |
| 2013 | Boys | 2,731 | #143 |
| 2012 | Girls | 8 | #12,199 |
| 2012 | Boys | 2,873 | #135 |
| 2011 | Girls | 5 | #16,764 |
| 2011 | Boys | 2,893 | #142 |
| 2010 | Girls | 6 | #14,959 |
| 2010 | Boys | 3,181 | #128 |
| 2009 | Boys | 3,544 | #117 |
| 2008 | Girls | 8 | #12,579 |
When Was Victor Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1990 · Boys
4,445 recorded births
National rank #82
2003 · Boys
4,436 recorded births
National rank #96
1991 · Boys
4,335 recorded births
National rank #85
2006 · Boys
4,312 recorded births
National rank #104
Where Victor Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #129 | 304 |
| AZ | #129 | 68 |
| ND | #136 | 9 |
| CA | #145 | 263 |
| NV | #155 | 20 |
| MT | #173 | 7 |
| NJ | #192 | 51 |
| WA | #193 | 45 |