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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Viktor — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Vikranth|Viktoria
LatinBoy→ Stable

Viktor

VIK-tur · 2 syllables

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Boy
#1276
→ Stable
#1276
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 28
Peak rank
#1215 in 2022
5yr change
+12 ranks
Birth frequency
4.3 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1276 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Latin boy names
Viktor

Popularity score: 28  ·  SSA Rank: #1276

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
55
Higher than 55% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+12 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
80
3 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Latin RootClassicStrongBoy2-syllableVictory ThemeTimelessEuropeanFormal
Character
victorious spiritstrong willdetermined leadernoble strengthresolute character
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Viktors

visionarycompassionateeloquentprincipledprolific
STRONG
High confidence

Viktor is a Latin boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1276 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +12 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#1276 · rare
Viktor at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'victor' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner'. A classic name denoting victory and triumph.
Language root:Latin · Roman
Peak rank:#1215 in 2022
5yr change:+12 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Viktor Frankl
Psychiatrist & Holocaust Survivor
Viktor Orban
Prime Minister of Hungary
Similar Sound
VincentVictorVitalisViggoVale◈
Similar Style
AugustusMarcusJulianAdrian◈Stefan
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Viktor
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Viktor illustration
Name Intelligence
Viktor · Overview
Summary

Viktor is a Latin boy name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #1276 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Strong character
Viktor carries a bold, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
viktor.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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