Victoriana is a captivating and unique given name, derived from the Latin word 'Victoria', which means 'victory'. This feminine name has been quite popular throughout history, often favored by royalty and those who wish to bestow a regal touch upon their child's identity. Victoriana is considered a variant of Victoria but with a more vintage or antique charm due to its slightly extended suffix. It was particularly prevalent during the Victorian era in England, when it was used as an adjective to describe anything related to Queen Victoria's reign, such as architecture and art styles. Today, Victoriana continues to evoke images of opulence, grace, and timeless elegance.
Over the course of a century and a half (from 1915 to 2022), the name Victoriana was given to approximately 360 newborns annually on average. However, this figure has varied significantly across different years, with some decades experiencing far more births than others. For example, between 1994 and 2004, there were several years with over ten births each year, while in the early 2000s and late 2010s, this number dropped back down to around five births per year. The most recent data available shows that in 2022, eight babies were named Victoriana.