How Popular (or Rare) was Victor in 1998?

🇬🇧 England & Wales • Boy

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#430
1998 Rank
49
1998 Births
#227
Best Rank (2017)
236
Peak Year (2017)
4,422
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 6,336
Rarity Factor (1998)

📊 The Victor Story

Victor is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #430 in 1998 with 49 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 236 births ranking #227. In 1998, approximately 1 in every 6,336 boys born was named Victor. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from England & Wales; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Latin  |  Meaning: conqueror; winner

Victor is a classic Latin name meaning conqueror or winner. It feels strong, assured, and timelessly clear.

The name has been used since ancient Rome and later became important in Christian and European naming traditions. Its meaning is one of the most direct and confident among traditional boys' names.

Did you know?Victor is one of the few old classic names whose triumphant meaning is immediately obvious even today.

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