Vick
A diminutive of the male given name Victor (Can we add an example for this sense?)
Every Vick since 1891 — 606 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vick
Vick 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 1891, 606 American babies have been named Vick. Its peak came in 1951, when 20 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 Vick stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vick year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | 7 | #10,855 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #12,157 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #13,924 |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #12,019 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #12,192 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 10 | #8,276 |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | 6 | #11,982 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | 5 | #9,431 |
| 1985 | — | — | 5 | #7,541 |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | 6 | #5,439 |
| 1970 | — | — | 10 | #3,272 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,525 |
| 1960 | — | — | 9 | #3,068 |
| 1955 | — | — | 11 | #2,547 |
| 1950 | — | — | 8 | #3,011 |
| 1945 | — | — | 11 | #2,237 |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 6 | #3,624 |
| 1930 | — | — | 9 | #3,009 |
| 1925 | — | — | 8 | #3,392 |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | 10 | #2,608 |
| 1910 | — | — | 6 | #1,579 |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vick mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Victor (Can we add an example for this sense?)
How popular is the name Vick in 2025?
Vick 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 Vick?
606 babies have been named Vick in the United States since 1891, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vick most popular?
Vick peaked in 1951, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Vick a boy or girl name?
Vick is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vick rising or falling?
Vick is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.