Victorian is a name of Latin origin and it means "masculine" or "manly." The name was popularized during the reign of Queen Victoria in England, who ruled from 1837 to 1901. During this time, many names were chosen based on their association with the queen herself, such as Victoria, Albert, and Victorian.
The use of Victorian as a given name is not particularly common outside of the United Kingdom, but it has been used sporadically throughout history. It was occasionally used in the late 19th century and early 20th century, but its usage peaked during Queen Victoria's reign and then declined.
Today, Victorian is still considered a unique and somewhat unusual name choice for both boys and girls. Despite its rarity, it has not been completely abandoned by parents looking for distinctive names with historical significance.
The name Victorian has seen a varied number of births in the United States over the past few decades. In the early years recorded, from 1984 to 1995, the number of babies named Victorian ranged between 5 and 7 per year. However, there was a significant increase in popularity starting in 1996, with 8 births that year. This trend continued into the late 1990s, reaching a peak in 1997 with 13 newborn girls given the name Victorian.
Despite this spike in popularity, the number of babies named Victorian began to decline again in the early 2000s, with only 7 births in 1999 and 5 births each in 2000 and 2001. Overall, from 1984 to 2001, there were a total of 98 newborn girls named Victorian in the United States.
While it's difficult to pinpoint the exact reasons behind these fluctuations in popularity, it's clear that the name Victorian has experienced both peaks and valleys in terms of usage over time. Despite its relatively small number of births each year, it remains a unique and distinctive name choice for parents looking for something special for their daughters.