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How Many People Are Named Victor?
Estimated people named Victor living in the U.S. today
241,668
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 330,536
- Peak year: 1990 (4,472 births)
- Estimated living today: 241,668
Victor by age group — who carries the name today?
Victor popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Victor
Victor has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 330,536 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 241,668 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 1,414 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Victors you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Victor in the US?
An estimated 241,668 people named Victor are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Victor uncommon — about 1 in 1,414 Americans.
Is Victor a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Victor is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Victor most popular?
Victor peaked in 1990, when 4,472 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Victor?
Victor ranks #213 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 37 out of 100 (higher means rarer).