Vic
A diminutive of the male given name Victor.
Every Vic since 1899 — 2,155 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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
- Vic Morrow Actor · 1929–1982
- Vic Elford Racing driver · b. 1935
- Vic Buckingham Soccer player · 1915–1995
- Vic Seixas Tennis player · b. 1923
- Vic Chou Actor · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
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 Elford (racing driver), Vic Buckingham (soccer player).