Victoria is a name of Latin origin that means "victory". It is derived from the female form of the Latin word "victor", which means "victor" or "conqueror". The name Victoria has been used since ancient times, but it was not particularly popular until the reign of Queen Victoria in the United Kingdom in the 19th century. During her reign, the name became very fashionable and has remained popular ever since. Today, Victoria is a classic and timeless name that continues to be widely used around the world.
The name Victoria has seen a varied trend in popularity over the years in the United States. From 1991 to 2018, there were a total of 163 babies named Victoria, with fluctuations in birth numbers each year.
In 1991, there were only 5 newborn girls named Victoria. However, by 1993, this number had doubled to 12 births. The popularity seemed to fluctuate between 6 and 17 births per year from 1996 to 2002, with peaks in 1998 (9 births) and 1999 (17 births), and a decline in 2001 (6 births).
After 2004, the popularity of the name Victoria seemed to stabilize around an average of 6 to 8 births per year. There was a small spike in 2008 with 7 births and another peak in 2012 with 8 births. However, by 2018, the number had decreased again to 6 births.
Despite these fluctuations, Victoria remains a timeless name that has been given to a significant number of newborn girls over the past three decades in the United States.