Vicki is a diminutive of Victoria, which is derived from Latin origins meaning "victory". It gained popularity as a given name in the mid-20th century and has since been widely used around the world. Vicki is typically pronounced as "VIK-ee", with the stress on the first syllable. It is often paired with other names such as Vicki Lynn, Vicki Sue, or even Vicki Jane, which were popular combinations in the past. In some cases, Vicki may also be used as a nickname for Victoria, Viktor, or even other names like Aviva or Evelyn.
The name Vicki saw its popularity fluctuate over the years with a notable peak in 1952 having 16 births that year alone, but it seems to have declined steadily since the late 1960s, with only 5 births recorded in 1973.