Victor Hugo is a name of French origin, derived from the Latin word "Victor" which means "victory". The suffix "-hugo" comes from the Germanic name Hugues, meaning "heart" or "mind". Therefore, Victor Hugo means "victory of the mind".
The name Victor Hugo has been popularized by the famous French poet, playwright, and novelist who was born with this name. He lived from 1802 to 1885 and is widely regarded as one of the most prominent figures in French literature. His works include "Les Misérables", "Notre-Dame de Paris" (also known as The Hunchback of Notre-Dame), and a variety of poetry collections.
The name Victor Hugo has been used throughout history, but it became particularly popular after the success of the author's works. In France, it was among the top 100 names for boys in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Today, it remains a classic choice, although not as commonly used as some other French names like Lucas or Leo.
In terms of its usage around the world, Victor Hugo is more prevalent in Francophone countries and among those with French heritage. However, it has also been adopted by other cultures due to the influence of the author's works on global literature.
The name Victorhugo has been given to a total of 126 children in the United States since 1981, according to the statistics provided. The number of babies named Victorhugo varied each year, with peaks occurring in certain years and lower numbers in others.
In the early years recorded (1981-1990), there were between five and nine births per year with this name. After a gap of several years with no data available, the name started appearing again around the year 2000, with ten births that year. This was followed by another decline until 2004 when six babies were named Victorhugo.
The years 2006 to 2010 saw a rise in popularity for this name, with a total of 39 births recorded over these five years. The most popular year during this period was 2006, with 13 babies being given the name Victorhugo. After 2010, there were only two more instances of the name appearing in birth records, both occurring in 2014.
Overall, while the name Victorhugo has not been among the most commonly chosen names for babies in the United States over the past four decades, it has still been given to a significant number of children during this time. It is interesting to note that there appears to be some cyclical pattern in its popularity, with peaks occurring roughly every 10-15 years.