Vivian
How to say it: VIV-ee-un · /ˈvɪviən/
From Latin Vivianus, derived from vivus meaning alive or living; borne by an early Christian martyr.
Vivian was the 43rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 3,362 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1920s, its births are up about 7% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #37 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #43 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 3,362 |
| Share of births | 1 in 614 |
| Peak decade | 1920s |
| Change over 10 years | +7% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #37 |
| In France, 2025 | #999 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Nearly gone by the 1980s after an early high in the 1920s, Vivian has returned clearly. It stays well under the old peak but the next few years should lift it.
What goes with it
Light breathy sounds shape three lilting syllables in Vivian. Evelyn feels close in mood.
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Parents who love Vivian also love
Nicknames
- Viv
- Vivi
- Vi
Honouring a Vivian in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Vivian is about 1 in 26.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #999 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Vivian
- Vivian Cheruiyot (born 1983)Kenyan long-distance runner
- Vivian Maier (1926–2009)French-American photographer
- Vivian Kong Man-wai (born 1994)Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, Hong Kong female politician, and ex-Hong Kong female fencer
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