Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Victoria.
National Rank (2025)
#54
All-Time Peak Rank
#16 (1998)
Total U.S. Births
527,915
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Victoria Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Victoria
According to SSA data, Victoria achieved its highest historical rank of #16 in 1998. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1993 with 12,925 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 47.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Victoria scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-47.2% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record12,925Births in 1993
Years in Top 100
62yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:1,440
1890s:2,479
1900s:3,692
1910s:10,766
1920s:10,547
1930s:6,204
1940s:20,752
1950s:49,127
1960s:37,733
1970s:30,884
1980s:53,272
1990s:117,475
2000s:84,967
2010s:71,017
2020s:27,560
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesVic-to-r-ia
Letter Count8 Letters
Spelling ComplexityComplex
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 79.0% of SSA names. Starts with V, a letter used by only 1.5% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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