Viktor
A transliteration of the Macedonian or Russian male given name Ви́ктор (Víktor).
Every Viktor since 1953 — 3,634 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Viktor
Viktor is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,238 in 2025 with 162 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 3,634 American babies have been named Viktor. Its peak came in 2018, when 179 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Viktor stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Viktor year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 162 | #1,238 |
| 2024 | 154 | #1,284 |
| 2023 | 150 | #1,287 |
| 2022 | 163 | #1,216 |
| 2021 | 140 | #1,331 |
| 2020 | 115 | #1,486 |
| 2019 | 152 | #1,243 |
| 2018 | 179 | #1,099 |
| 2017 | 168 | #1,137 |
| 2016 | 162 | #1,179 |
| 2015 | 146 | #1,246 |
| 2014 | 163 | #1,162 |
| 2013 | 126 | #1,351 |
| 2012 | 125 | #1,358 |
| 2011 | 151 | #1,177 |
| 2010 | 146 | #1,218 |
| 2009 | 119 | #1,423 |
| 2008 | 109 | #1,503 |
| 2007 | 102 | #1,550 |
| 2006 | 92 | #1,595 |
| 2005 | 90 | #1,568 |
| 2004 | 76 | #1,700 |
| 2003 | 48 | #2,265 |
| 2002 | 53 | #2,065 |
| 2001 | 34 | #2,793 |
| 2000 | 37 | #2,575 |
| 1995 | 30 | #2,554 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,768 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,794 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,921 |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,649 |
| 1970 | 7 | #4,215 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,526 |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,653 |
| 1955 | 5 | #4,375 |
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Famous people named Viktor
- Viktor Frankl Psychologist · 1905–1997
- Viktor Yanukovych Politician · b. 1950
- Viktor Yushchenko Politician · b. 1954
- Viktor Orbán Politician · b. 1963
- Viktor Korchnoi Chess player · 1931–2016
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Viktor mean?
A transliteration of the Macedonian or Russian male given name Ви́ктор (Víktor).
How popular is the name Viktor in 2025?
Viktor ranked #1,238 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 162 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Viktor?
3,634 babies have been named Viktor in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Viktor most popular?
Viktor peaked in 2018, when 179 newborns received the name.
Is Viktor a boy or girl name?
Viktor is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Viktor rising or falling?
Viktor is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Viktor?
Well-known people named Viktor include Viktor Frankl (psychologist), Viktor Yanukovych (politician), Viktor Yushchenko (politician).