Vicki Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Vicki is a name that originates from Latin, meaning 'victory.' It evolved from the name Victoria and its variants. The name has a friendly and charming image, with no biblical relevance. It became popular in the mid-20th century and is associated with notable personalities.
The name Vicki is most popular in Wyoming, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Vicki has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Vicki' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5372nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2458th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4950th out of 10718 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2258th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 302nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 73rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 172nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1007th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3924th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9797th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Vicki' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Vicki"
Pronunciation
/ˈvɪki/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Vicki is derived from the Latin name Victoria, which means 'victory.' It was originally a feminine form of the name Victor.
Meaning
victory
Language Evolution
Victoria (Latin), Viktoria (Latin), Vicki (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Vicki gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a diminutive of Victoria.
Variants & Derivatives
Victoria, Vicky, Vickie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Vicki is viewed as a classic name that conveys a sense of charm and friendliness, often associated with a youthful spirit.
Famous People
Vicki Lawrence, Vicki Gunvalson, Vicki Christina
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Vicki"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Vicki"
"Vicki" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5372nd of 6773 | 17 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2458th of 7552 | 209 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4950th of 10718 | 68 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2258th of 9107 | 268 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 302nd of 9204 | 8,287 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 73rd of 12526 | 113,832 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 172nd of 19264 | 27,435 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1007th of 27321 | 2,747 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3924th of 35406 | 574 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9797th of 30306 | 122 |
Regional Popularity of "Vicki" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Vicki" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
76.36% 1053rd/1379 |
- | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
13.91% 215th/1546 |
24.68% 384th/1556 |
18.32% 431st/2353 |
11.83% 183rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
2.47% 55th/2227 |
5.97% 145th/2430 |
2.63% 75th/2853 |
1.91% 53rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
4.83% 142nd/2937 |
5.77% 201st/3483 |
5.09% 179th/3518 |
5.29% 214th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
24.37% 898th/3685 |
21.07% 943rd/4475 |
21.01% 1091st/5194 |
16.61% 1049th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
39.99% 2065th/5164 |
83.69% 6120th/7313 |
39.92% 2979th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
94.39% 5924th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Vicki"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Vicki" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.