Total births
5,807
Girls' name · since 1916
Vickey
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 5,807 babies named Vickey, peaking in 1957. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 5,807
- total births
- 1916–1997
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Vickey is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 5,807 have been recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Vickey has been recorded 5,807 times among girls since 1916, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1997.
- 5,807 total births
- 1916–1997 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
5,807 girls have been named Vickey since 1916, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1997.
- 5,807
- total births
- 1916–1997
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Vickey was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
395 babies were named Vickey in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Vickey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Vickey's full recorded timeline at 1960, 41% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 59% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1916, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1957 peak of 395 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Vickey at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Vickey popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1997
- Peak year (1957)
- 395
- Annual births at peak, across 82 years of records
Vickey popularity over time - boys
140 total births recorded since 1944 (Vickey as boys' name)
Vickey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Vickey's strongest decade.
2,650 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Vickey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 57
1920s
57 births
- 1930s 52
1930s
52 births
- 1940s 654
1940s
654 births
- 1950s
1950s
2,650 births
- 1960s
1960s
1,786 births
- 1970s 449
1970s
449 births
- 1980s 120
1980s
120 births
- 1990s 34
1990s
34 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 2,650 births (46% of all-time use).
How Vickey compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Vickey's total volume
Vickey vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Vickey by state
Where Vickey concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 554 | 9.5% |
| #2 | California | | 308 | 5.3% |
| #3 | Tennessee | | 303 | 5.2% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 286 | 4.9% |
| #5 | Alabama | | 248 | 4.3% |
| #6 | Ohio | | 240 | 4.1% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 237 | 4.1% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 227 | 3.9% |
Texas share of Vickey's total US births 9.5%
Even split
554 of 5,807 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 27 reporting states.
Vickey appears in 27 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vickey? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 5,807 babies named Vickey. The most recent recorded year was 1997. Its busiest year on record was 1957, with 395 births.
When was Vickey most popular? ▼
Vickey was most popular in the 1950s decade with 2,650 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
Where is Vickey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vickey are Texas (554 births), California (308 births), Tennessee (303 births).
How long has the name Vickey been used? ▼
Records for Vickey go back to 1916, giving 82 years of history through 1997.
What names are similar to Vickey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Victoria, Vicki, Vickie, Vicky, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Vickey's data
- Vickey's decade-level peak was the 1950s (2,650 total births); usage has since declined to 34 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Vickeys (554 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Vickey
Nearby Names Like Vickey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vickey
Victoria Girl
#48 527,915 births
Vicki Girl
#11187 153,266 births
Vickie Girl
#9595 110,046 births
Vicky Girl
#4576 53,543 births
Victor Girl
1,807 births
Compare Vickey side by side: Vickey vs Victoria Vickey vs Vicki Vickey vs Vickie
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1916–1997 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Vickey: Baby Name Since 1916 - 5,807 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vickey. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Vickey draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.