Vicky Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationVIK-ee / ˈvɪkiLatin; English
Meaning
Latin: victorious; English: diminutive of Victoria
Historical & Cultural Background
Vicky is often considered a diminutive form of the name Victoria, which has roots in Latin meaning 'victory'. The name has been popular in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century. It is commonly used as a feminine name but has occasionally been adopted for boys as well. The name reflects themes of triumph and success.
Trend Summary
The name Vicky has seen fluctuating popularity, particularly peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Vickie
- Vicky
International Variants
- Viktoria (German)
- Viktorija (Lithuanian)
Famous people named Vicky
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Vicky was first seen in the United States in 1941. Vicky has ranked as high as #1076 nationally, which occurred in 1956, and has been most popular in Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Vicky has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Vicky (1956)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1945 | 17 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 20 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 21 |
| 1952 | 21 |
| 1953 | 21 |
| 1954 | 19 |
| 1955 | 15 |
| 1956 | 24 |
| 1957 | 23 |
| 1958 | 18 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 15 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |