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boys' name ★ peaked 1958

Vic

Meaning A diminutive of the male given name Victor Gender Boy Rank 2025 Below top lists

A diminutive of the male given name Victor.

Rank 2025
–
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Vic
How common
–
boys born in 2025
Peak year
1958
80 babies
All-time total
2,155
#3,149 all-time among boys
First recorded
1899
in Social Security records

Vic popularity over time

2,155 babies have been named Vic since 1899, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1899Boys

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade Boys Per year Change Best rank
1880s – – – –
1890s 7 1 – #926
1900s – – – –
1910s 10 1 – #4,569
1920s 86 9 +760% #2,643
1930s 156 16 +81% #1,307
1940s 368 37 +136% #934
1950s 463 46 +26% #847
1960s 512 51 +11% #866
1970s 195 20 -62% #1,612
1980s 88 9 -55% #3,260
1990s 56 6 -36% #5,270
2000s 74 7 +32% #5,710
2010s 106 11 +43% #4,929
2020s (to 2025) 34 6 -47% #7,005

The story of Vic

Vic is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1899, 2,155 American babies have been named Vic. Its peak came in 1958, when 80 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1950s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Vic stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Vic?

The median living Vic is about 62 years old; half are between 48 and 69. An estimated 1,500 people named Vic are alive in the United States today.

median 62 020406080100

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Vic year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Boys Boys rank
2025 – –
2024 – –
2023 7 #10,737
2022 5 #14,199
2021 10 #8,119
2020 12 #7,005
2019 8 #9,682
2018 8 #9,614
2017 15 #6,044
2016 20 #4,929
2015 10 #8,001
2014 8 #9,576
2013 7 #10,661
2012 18 #5,232
2011 5 #14,224
2010 7 #10,693
2009 6 #12,396
2008 8 #9,818
2007 6 #12,275
2006 11 #7,393
2005 6 #11,397
2004 11 #6,951
2003 – –
2002 13 #5,710
2001 6 #10,490
2000 7 #9,078
1995 7 #7,763
1990 9 #5,794
1985 11 #4,037
1980 10 #4,122
1975 22 #2,129
1970 29 #1,612
1965 47 #1,090
1960 78 #866
1955 44 #1,136
1950 26 #1,463
1945 37 #1,074
1940 23 #1,430
1935 22 #1,488
1930 14 #2,170
1925 6 #4,167
1920 9 #3,196
1915 – –
1910 – –
1905 – –
1900 – –
1895 – –
1890 – –
1885 – –
1880 – –

Famous people named Vic

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

  1. 1 Vic Morrow Vic Morrow American actor (1929–1982) Contemporary
  2. 2 Vic Chou Vic Chou Musical artist b. 1981 · Contemporary
  3. 3 Vic Elford Vic Elford British racing driver (1935–2022) Contemporary
  4. 4 Vic Chesnutt Vic Chesnutt American singer-songwriter (1964–2009) Contemporary
  5. 5 Vic Darchinyan Vic Darchinyan Armenian boxer (born 1976) Contemporary
  6. 6 Vic Buckingham Vic Buckingham English footballer and manager (1915–1995) Contemporary
  7. 7 Vic Seixas Vic Seixas American tennis player (1923–2024) Contemporary
  8. 8 Vic Wild Vic Wild American-born Russian snowboarder b. 1986 · Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Vic, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Vic?

The median living Vic is about 62 years old. Half of all living Vics are between 48 and 69 years old.

How many people named Vic are alive today?

An estimated 1,500 people named Vic are alive in the United States, based on 2,155 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Vic mean?

A diminutive of the male given name Victor.

How popular is the name Vic in 2025?

Vic did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Vic?

2,155 babies have been named Vic in the United States since 1899, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Vic most popular?

Vic peaked in 1958, when 80 newborns received the name.

Is Vic a boy or girl name?

Vic is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Vic rising or falling?

Vic is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Vic?

Well-known people named Vic include Vic Morrow (actor), Vic Chou (actor), Vic Elford (racing driver).

Names like Vic

Names that sound and feel close to Vic: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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