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UK name, mostly girls

Victory

Stemming from the Latin word "victoria", meaning triumph or conquest.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Also recorded as a boys' name in the UK, with 59 boys.

Victory is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Victory popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 9 births.

This profile covers 121 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 2000 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 78% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 120 living people in the UK are called Victory. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Victory ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2010, when 9 girls were registered as Victory.
  • Victory is also recorded for boys, but the girls side is the larger UK variant in these records.
  • About 120 living people in the UK are estimated to have Victory as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 67.2% of Victory registrations are for girls.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3318

2024

Births in 2024

7

Latest year

Peak year

2010

9 births

Estimated living

120

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Victory

In England and Wales birth records, Victory has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 32.8% of registrations are for boys and 67.2% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

33% boys
67% girls
Boys59 (32.8%)Girls121 (67.2%)

Victory registered for boys

  • Ranked #4,270 in 2024
  • 4 boys registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2013 (6 births)

Victory registered for girls

  • Ranked #3,318 in 2024
  • 7 girls registered in 2024
  • Peak: 2010 (9 births)

Meaning

What does Victory mean?

The name Victory originated from the Latin word "victoria," which means "conquest" or "triumph." It dates back to ancient Roman times and was used to celebrate military victories and successes on the battlefield.

In ancient Roman culture, the personification of Victory was often depicted as a winged goddess, carrying a wreath or palm branch as symbols of triumph. The name Victory became associated with the concept of overcoming adversity and achieving victory in various aspects of life, not just in warfare.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Victory can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who wrote about the celebrations of military victories in the late 1st century BC. The name gained popularity during the Roman Empire, when it was sometimes given to children born after significant victories or during times of peace and prosperity.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Victory. In the 4th century AD, Victory was the name of a Christian martyr who was executed for her faith during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Saint Victory's feast day is celebrated on April 23rd in the Catholic Church.

Another famous Victory was Victory Acarie (1566-1619), a French mystic and laywoman who played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation movement. She founded several religious orders and was known for her piety and devotion to Catholicism.

In the realm of literature, Victory Drummond (1907-1986) was a British writer and novelist who wrote several novels set in the early 20th century. Her works often explored themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships.

Victory Bateman (1894-1970) was an American actress and dancer who appeared in various Broadway productions and Hollywood films during the 1920s and 1930s. She was known for her talent and stage presence, and her performances were celebrated by critics and audiences alike.

More recently, Victory Venkatesh (born 1960) is an Indian actor, producer, and philanthropist who has appeared in numerous Telugu films. He is widely regarded as one of the most popular and influential actors in the Telugu film industry and has received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to cinema.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Victory over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Victory in England and Wales, from 2000 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Victory, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
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Decades

Victory by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Victory was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #3396 26 4
2010s #3824 60 10
2000s #3655 35 7

Related

Names similar to Victory

FAQ

Victory: questions and answers

How popular is the name Victory in the UK right now?

In 2024, Victory was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.

When was Victory most popular?

The peak year on record was 2010, with 9 babies registered as Victory in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Victory?

Stemming from the Latin word "victoria", meaning triumph or conquest.

How many people are called Victory in the UK?

A total of 121 babies have been registered as Victory across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.