Victor Boy

Popularity: #204 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: VIK-tor //ˈvɪk.tər//

Origin: Latin; French

Meaning: Latin: conqueror; French: victor

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Victor is derived from the Latin word "victor," meaning "conqueror" or "winner." This term has its roots in the verb "vincere," which translates to "to conquer." The name entered the English language through Old French, where it was adopted as "Victoir" before being anglicized to Victor. The transition from Latin to French and then to English reflects the broader historical influences of the Roman Empire and the Norman Conquest on the English language and culture.

Historically, the name Victor has been borne by several notable figures, including saints and popes. One prominent example is Saint Victor, a martyr from the early Christian era, whose feast day is celebrated in various Christian traditions.

The name was also popularized by various popes, including Pope Victor I, who served in the late 2nd century and is recognized for his role in early Church history. The name's association with victory and triumph made it a favored choice among Christian communities, particularly during the Middle Ages when names with strong religious connotations were prevalent.

Culturally, the name Victor has been associated with themes of strength and success, resonating in various literary and artistic works throughout history. It has appeared in classical literature and has been used in various contexts to symbolize achievement and valor.

The name has also inspired diminutive forms such as Vic, which have been used in different cultures. Overall, Victor's enduring appeal can be attributed to its powerful meaning and historical significance, making it a name that carries connotations of triumph and resilience.

Famous people named Victor

In this section, you will find notable people named Victor. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Victor who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Victor who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Victor Hugo is a novelist and playwright best known for Les Misérables, The Hunchback of Notre-Dame, and The Toilers of the Sea.

Victor Vasarely is an artist best known for being a pioneer of the Op Art movement and his works such as Zebra and Vega.

Victor Borge is a comedian and pianist best known for his musical comedy performances and television specials.

Victor Mature is an actor best known for One Million B.C., The Robe, and Samson and Delilah.

Victor Garber is an actor best known for Titanic, Argo, and Alias.

Victor Wooten is a bassist and composer best known for his work with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones and his solo albums.

Victor Davis Hanson is a historian and author best known for his works on ancient warfare and his commentary on modern military strategy.

Victor Oladipo is a professional basketball player best known for his time with the Indiana Pacers and being a two-time NBA All-Star.

Victor Cruz is a former professional football player best known for his time with the New York Giants and winning Super Bowl XLVI.

Fictional characters named Victor

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Victor Frankenstein is a fictional character from the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. He is a scientist who creates a living being from dead tissue, leading to tragic consequences.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Victor, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

VincentVanceVeraVivianValerieViolet

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Victor. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

VinceVidalViggoVitoVaughnVernonVictoriano

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Victor was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Victor has ranked as high as #157 nationally, which occurred in 1990, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.

In the past 5 years the name Victor has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Victor is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Victor was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Victor.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 1,664 1,664 0
2024 1,684 1,684 0
2023 1,697 1,697 0
2022 1,772 1,772 0
2021 1,819 1,819 0
2020 1,906 1,906 0
2019 2,105 2,105 0
2018 2,224 2,224 0
2017 2,410 2,410 0
2016 2,469 2,464 5
2015 2,573 2,573 0
2014 2,695 2,690 5
2013 2,737 2,731 6
2012 2,881 2,873 8
2011 2,898 2,893 5
2010 3,187 3,181 6
2009 3,544 3,544 0
2008 3,789 3,781 8
2007 4,284 4,275 9
2006 4,323 4,312 11
2005 4,146 4,140 6
2004 4,305 4,289 16
2003 4,446 4,436 10
2002 3,943 3,935 8
2001 3,933 3,921 12
2000 4,064 4,053 11
1999 4,027 4,016 11
1998 4,011 3,997 14
1997 3,715 3,701 14
1996 3,942 3,924 18
1995 4,117 4,098 19
1994 4,074 4,056 18
1993 4,233 4,207 26
1992 4,324 4,293 31
1991 4,369 4,335 34
1990 4,472 4,445 27
1989 3,948 3,905 43
1988 3,667 3,628 39
1987 3,342 3,307 35
1986 3,328 3,293 35
1985 3,370 3,341 29
1984 3,213 3,178 35
1983 3,001 2,970 31
1982 3,038 3,002 36
1981 2,860 2,840 20
1980 2,847 2,822 25
1979 2,662 2,634 28
1978 2,578 2,549 29
1977 2,573 2,548 25
1976 2,551 2,528 23
1975 2,699 2,680 19
1974 2,645 2,621 24
1973 2,606 2,579 27
1972 2,650 2,619 31
1971 2,914 2,885 29
1970 3,116 3,089 27
1969 3,059 3,042 17
1968 2,974 2,940 34
1967 3,211 3,194 17
1966 3,288 3,267 21
1965 3,709 3,682 27
1964 3,968 3,943 25
1963 4,077 4,056 21
1962 4,230 4,208 22
1961 4,330 4,301 29
1960 4,215 4,188 27
1959 3,835 3,815 20
1958 3,764 3,739 25
1957 4,100 4,080 20
1956 3,922 3,908 14
1955 3,449 3,437 12
1954 3,391 3,367 24
1953 3,105 3,099 6
1952 3,010 2,996 14
1951 2,744 2,733 11
1950 2,718 2,713 5
1949 2,531 2,519 12
1948 2,484 2,477 7
1947 2,365 2,355 10
1946 2,140 2,130 10
1945 2,641 2,631 10
1944 2,168 2,162 6
1943 2,624 2,613 11
1942 2,410 2,397 13
1941 1,675 1,667 8
1940 1,577 1,567 10
1939 1,482 1,475 7
1938 1,570 1,561 9
1937 1,552 1,542 10
1936 1,522 1,517 5
1935 1,557 1,545 12
1934 1,431 1,420 11
1933 1,438 1,431 7
1932 1,624 1,612 12
1931 1,642 1,623 19
1930 1,863 1,844 19
1929 1,958 1,941 17
1928 1,961 1,946 15
1927 1,998 1,983 15
1926 2,035 2,016 19
1925 2,138 2,119 19
1924 2,213 2,189 24
1923 2,245 2,226 19
1922 2,336 2,322 14
1921 2,425 2,407 18
1920 2,367 2,349 18
1919 2,766 2,751 15
1918 3,195 3,183 12
1917 2,229 2,207 22
1916 2,227 2,215 12
1915 2,218 2,211 7
1914 1,567 1,559 8
1913 1,183 1,177 6
1912 999 989 10
1911 493 493 0
1910 377 372 5
1909 320 320 0
1908 308 308 0
1907 250 245 5
1906 249 249 0
1905 268 268 0
1904 218 218 0
1903 196 196 0
1902 205 205 0
1901 169 169 0
1900 269 269 0
1899 175 175 0
1898 205 205 0
1897 190 190 0
1896 201 201 0
1895 196 196 0
1894 180 180 0
1893 172 172 0
1892 200 200 0
1891 154 154 0
1890 138 138 0
1889 158 158 0
1888 134 134 0
1887 119 119 0
1886 146 146 0
1885 143 143 0
1884 124 124 0
1883 99 99 0
1882 109 109 0
1881 110 110 0
1880 100 100 0

Top States for Victor (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 306
19%
TX 288
17%
FL 113
7%
NY 83
5%
GA 59
4%
AZ 57
3%
IL 52
3%
OH 48
3%
WA 48
3%
IN 38
2%
NC 37
2%
PA 37
2%
TN 37
2%
NJ 36
2%
VA 32
2%
MA 27
2%
WI 26
2%
CO 26
2%
OK 25
2%
MD 25
2%
MI 24
1%
SC 22
1%
MO 19
1%
MN 17
1%
UT 17
1%
KS 15
1%
OR 15
1%
LA 14
1%
NV 14
1%
CT 12
1%
AL 12
1%
AR 11
1%
KY 9
1%
NE 9
1%
NM 8
0%
IA 7
0%
MS 6
0%
SD 6
0%
NH 6
0%
ID 6
0%