Name meaning & stats
Victoria
Victoria means “victory” (Latin origin). 493,928 US babies since 1940, peak 1993. Notable Victorias are 1.4× over-represented as models.
What it means
“victory”
LatinWell documented
From Latin victoria.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1993
493,928 US babies were named Victoria between 1940 and 2025.
Where Victorias end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.2× | High · 81 people |
| Writer | 0.9× | High · 42 people |
| Singer | 1.1× | High · 34 people |
| Model | 1.4× | High · 26 people |
Among notable women who are models, Victorias show up 1.4× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Victoria has a surprise career: 1.3×
Spelling family
Victoria is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1993)