Vivian
Vivian is a name of Latin origin, derived from 'vivus' meaning 'alive' or 'living.' It has been used since ancient Roman times and carries connotations of vitality, life, and vivacity.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 3,542. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,022
- 2012: 2,264
- 2013: 2,651
- 2014: 3,063
- 2015: 3,204
- 2016: 3,142
- 2017: 3,032
- 2018: 2,976
- 2019: 2,934
- 2020: 2,705
- 2021: 2,695
- 2022: 2,674
- 2023: 2,808
- 2024: 3,096
- 2025: 3,362
- 2026 (projected): 3,542
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across many languages
- •Works well for all ages, from childhood through adulthood
- •Has seen a resurgence in popularity after decades of vintage charm
- •The spelling 'Vivienne' is a French variant also commonly used
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Famous People
Vivien Leigh
Actress (Gone with the Wind)
Vivian Maier
Street Photographer
Vivian Vance
Actress (I Love Lucy)
Vivian Campbell
Musician
Statistics
228,172
Total births since 1880
1920
Peak year
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