Vickie is a diminutive of the female given name Victoria. The name Victoria has Latin origins and means "victory". It was made popular by Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, who reigned from 1837 to 1901. Vickie is often considered a more informal or casual version of Victoria, but it can also be used as an independent given name.
The use of Vickie as a given name has been recorded since at least the mid-20th century. In some cases, Vickie may have been used as a nickname for girls named after other names beginning with the letter "V", such as Virginia or Vivian. However, it is most commonly associated with Victoria.
There are no significant historical figures named Vickie, but there are many notable people named Victoria, including the aforementioned queen and several other monarchs around the world. Some famous actresses with the name include Victoria Principal (known for her role in "Dallas") and Victoria Silvstedt (a Swedish model and singer). In literature, Victoria Woodhull was a prominent 19th-century feminist and suffragist.
In popular culture, Vickie has been used as a character name in various media. For example, there is a character named Vicki Vale in the Batman franchise, who is a photojournalist played by Kim Basinger in the 1989 film "Batman". Additionally, Vickie is the nickname of the main character in the 2005 film "Vicky Cristina Barcelona", whose full name is Victoria Milares.
Overall, Vickie is a charming and distinctive given name that has been used for generations. Its popularity can be attributed to its association with the strong and iconic figure of Queen Victoria, as well as its appealing sound and meaning.
The name Vickie experienced significant popularity and fluctuation in the United States during the mid-twentieth century, with its peak occurring in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
From 1945 to 1957, there was a steady increase in the number of babies named Vickie each year, reaching a high of 30 births in 1956. This trend continued until 1963 when it reached another peak with 22 births. However, starting from 1964, the popularity of the name began to decline rapidly.
By 1972, there were only 5 babies named Vickie born that year, marking a significant decrease in its popularity compared to previous years. Overall, throughout these years, there were a total of 388 babies named Vickie born in the United States.