Vivienne
How to say it: viv-ee-EN · /ˌvɪviˈɛn/
French feminine form of Vivian, from Latin 'vivianus' meaning 'alive' or 'lively'.
Vivienne was the 43rd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,786 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, 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 | 1,786 |
| Share of births | 1 in 614 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +7% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #37 |
| In France, 2025 | #999 among girls’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily, Vivienne found its best showing in the 2020s. Momentum points upward from this peak.
What goes with it
Breathy and elegant, Vivienne moves with a lively lilt. Eloise makes a natural companion, while Vivi offers a nickname option.
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Parents who love Vivienne also love
Nicknames
- Viv
- Vivi
- Vie
Honouring a Vivienne in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Vivienne is about 1 in 26.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
In France: #999 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #407. Ireland: #324.
Famous people named Vivienne
- Vivienne Westwood (1941–2022)British fashion designer
- Vivienne Medrano (born 1992)American animator
- Vivienne Malone-Mayes (1932–1995)US mathematician
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