Vick is a name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Viccis or Viscus, which means "victory". The name has also been associated with the Latin word 'vicus', meaning "village" or "community". The use of the name Vick can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was a common given name among the patrician class. Throughout history, the name has been popular in various cultures and languages, including French (Vicaire), Italian (Vicino) and Spanish (Vicente). Today, Vick is still used as a given name for boys and girls, although its popularity has varied over time and across different regions. Despite its Roman origins, the name Vick has become widespread and can be found in many countries around the world.
The name Vick has seen varied popularity over the years in the United States, with a total of 594 births recorded between 1891 and 2017.
While there were no recorded births for this name between 1986 and 2005, it experienced a resurgence starting from 2006. Since then, there have been several years with notable numbers of Vick births, including 2008 (10 births), 2012 and 2014 (both with 6 births), and most recently in 2017 (6 births).
The highest number of Vick births occurred in 1953 and 1954, both with 19 and 20 births respectively. This peak can be attributed to the trend towards unique and non-traditional names during this period.
Interestingly, there were several years where only one baby was named Vick at birth, suggesting that this name has not been particularly common in any given year but has maintained a steady presence over time. Despite its varying popularity, the name Vick continues to be chosen by parents for their newborns in the United States.