Vicky
Girl name · 1,101 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Vicky: 1,101 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 76 births in 1986.
Vicky started as a charming short form of Victoria, which itself comes from the Latin word *victoria*, meaning "victory." While not a formal given name in its own right for centuries, it became widely popular in the 20th century as an independent name, particularly in English-speaking countries. One famous bearer is Dame Vera Vicky Leandros, the Greek singer who won the 1972 Eurovision Song Contest with *Après toi*. Another is Vicky Luengo, a Spanish actress known for intense dramatic roles. There are no major places named directly after a Vicky, but the root "Victoria" names countless locations worldwide, most notably the state in Australia and Canada's capital city. A fun note: Vicky was among the most popular names for baby girls in Scotland during the 1970s and 1980s, later fading but never disappearing entirely.
Girl 31 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 198676 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #8063 babies
- Total births
- 1,101since 1974
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 45%vs prior 5y