Total births
6,487
Girls' name · since 1939
Vikki
Since 1939, U.S. Social Security records show 6,487 babies named Vikki, peaking in 1957. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 6,487
- total births
- 1939–2011
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
Vikki sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 6,487 recorded since 1939.
Social Security Administration records show Vikki recorded 6,487 times among girls since 1939, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1939 to 2011.
- 6,487 total births
- 1939–2011 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 32% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
6,487 girls have been named Vikki since 1939, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2011.
- 6,487
- total births
- 1939–2011
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 32%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
32% of everyone ever named Vikki was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
295 babies were named Vikki in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Vikki's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Vikki's SSA record in two at 1972 and the more recent half accounts for 20% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 80%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1940, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1957 peak of 295, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Vikki at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1939
Vikki popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1939–2011
- Peak year (1957)
- 295
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Vikki by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Vikki's strongest decade.
2,081 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 32% of all-time use.
Vikki births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 7
1930s
7 births
- 1940s 571
1940s
571 births
- 1950s
1950s
2,075 births
- 1960s
1960s
2,081 births
- 1970s
1970s
1,288 births
- 1980s 293
1980s
293 births
- 1990s 136
1990s
136 births
- 2000s 31
2000s
31 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 2,081 births (32% of all-time use).
How Vikki 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 Vikki's total volume
Vikki vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Vikki by state
Where Vikki concentrates geographically, total births since 1939
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 785 | 12.1% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 430 | 6.6% |
| #3 | Texas | | 420 | 6.5% |
| #4 | New York | | 314 | 4.8% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 294 | 4.5% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 251 | 3.9% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 164 | 2.5% |
| #8 | Florida | | 160 | 2.5% |
California share of Vikki's total US births 12.1%
Even split
785 of 6,487 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 36 reporting states.
Vikki appears in 36 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vikki? ▼
Vikki has been given to 6,487 babies in the U.S. since 1939, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2011. 295 babies were born in 1957, its single highest year.
When was Vikki most popular? ▼
Vikki was most popular in the 1960s decade with 2,081 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
Where is Vikki most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vikki are California (785 births), Ohio (430 births), Texas (420 births).
How long has the name Vikki been used? ▼
Vikki has been recorded in Social Security data since 1939, spanning 73 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Vikki? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Viktoria, Viki, Viktoriya, Vika, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Vikki's data
- Vikki's decade-level peak was the 1960s (2,081 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Vikkis (785 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Vikki
Nearby Names Like Vikki
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vikki
Viktoria Girl
#4222 2,659 births
Viki Girl
1,817 births
Viktoriya Girl
#10740 213 births
Vika Girl
159 births
Viktorya Girl
95 births
Compare Vikki side by side: Vikki vs Viktoria Vikki vs Viki Vikki vs Viktoriya
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1939–2011 (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. "Vikki: Baby Name Since 1939 - 6,487 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vikki. 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 Vikki 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 July 2026.