426births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
2005Peak · Sweden
#834Sweden 2025
Viking is a boy name family recorded 426 times in 1 country since 1998. It ranks highest today in Sweden (#834 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Sweden in 2005, at 25.5 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Viking
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking | Swedish | 426 | 🇸🇪 Sweden | #834 | 2008 | ▼ 73 % |
Questions about Viking
How popular is the name Viking?
In 2025 it ranked #834 in Sweden. Official registers record 426 births across 1 country.
When was Viking most popular?
It peaked in Sweden in 2005, at 25.5 births per 100,000.
Is Viking a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Viking is a boy name.