Vivian Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Vivian is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Vivian?
Vivian is spelled V-I-V-I-A-N. The name has 6 letters.
Vivian at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Vivian is derived from the Latin word “vivus”, meaning “alive” or “lively.”
- Origin
- Vivian may derive from the Latin name Vivianus, which was used in Roman times and later adopted in medieval Europe.
- Pronunciation
- VIV-ee-uhn · 3 syllables
Vivian Popularity in 2025
Rank#70
Recorded Births3,362
Rank#12,008
Recorded Births5
- Girls usage rose 7 places to #70 and recorded 266 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 2,185 places to #12,008 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2022.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Vivian Mean?
Vivian is derived from the Latin word “vivus”, meaning “alive” or “lively.”
Origin: Vivian may derive from the Latin name Vivianus, which was used in Roman times and later adopted in medieval Europe.
How Do You Pronounce Vivian?
PronunciationVIV-ee-uhn
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Vivian?
- History
- The usage of Vivian has appeared in various historical texts from the medieval period onward, often associated with both male and female bearers in English-speaking countries.
Vivian Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2009 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 3,362 | #70 |
| 2025 | Boys | 5 | #12,008 |
| 2024 | Girls | 3,096 | #77 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,808 | #87 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,674 | #104 |
| 2022 | Boys | 7 | #9,823 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,695 | #100 |
| 2020 | Girls | 2,705 | #101 |
| 2019 | Girls | 2,934 | #96 |
| 2018 | Girls | 2,976 | #96 |
| 2018 | Boys | 12 | #6,703 |
| 2017 | Girls | 3,032 | #97 |
| 2016 | Girls | 3,142 | #95 |
| 2015 | Girls | 3,204 | #95 |
| 2014 | Girls | 3,063 | #97 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5 | #12,108 |
| 2013 | Girls | 2,651 | #120 |
| 2013 | Boys | 7 | #9,655 |
| 2012 | Girls | 2,264 | #141 |
| 2011 | Girls | 2,022 | #153 |
| 2011 | Boys | 5 | #12,287 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,943 | #158 |
| 2010 | Boys | 5 | #12,231 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,964 | #164 |
When Was Vivian Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1920 · Girls
4,128 recorded births
National rank #64
1921 · Girls
4,103 recorded births
National rank #68
1924 · Girls
3,850 recorded births
National rank #71
1923 · Girls
3,831 recorded births
National rank #69
Where Vivian Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MN | #19 | 120 |
| IA | #25 | 68 |
| SD | #28 | 19 |
| MI | #29 | 163 |
| NH | #29 | 29 |
| MT | #29 | 18 |
| OH | #31 | 201 |
| MO | #34 | 106 |