Victor

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Victorious; Conqueror

Background: The name Victor originates from the Latin word 'victor,' meaning 'victorious' or 'conqueror.' This term is derived from the verb 'vincere,' which means 'to conquer.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#104
Total births
330,536
Most popular decade
1990s (123,840 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-63 ranks)
Years in Top 100
74
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

99.5% male 0.5% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1880
First year births
100
First year rank
#135
Peak year
1990
Peak year births
4,445
Peak rank
#82
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
1,674
Recent rank
#214

Female

First year
1907
First year births
5
First year rank
#2,061
Peak year
1989
Peak year births
43
Peak rank
#2,618
Most recent year
2016
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#16,210

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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