Vivienne Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Vivienne is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Vivienne?
Vivienne is spelled V-I-V-I-E-N-N-E. The name has 8 letters.
Vivienne at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Vivienne means “alive” or “lively.”
- Origin
- Vivienne is commonly associated with the French form of the Latin name Vivianus, which itself may derive from the Latin word “vivus,” meaning “alive.”
- Pronunciation
- viv-ee-EN · 3 syllables
Vivienne Popularity in 2025
Rank#172
Recorded Births1,786
- Girls usage rose 12 places to #172 and recorded 150 more births compared with 2024.
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 Vivienne Mean?
Vivienne means “alive” or “lively.”
Origin: Vivienne is commonly associated with the French form of the Latin name Vivianus, which itself may derive from the Latin word “vivus,” meaning “alive.”
How Do You Pronounce Vivienne?
Pronunciationviv-ee-EN
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Vivienne?
- History
- Vivienne has been used as a given name in French-speaking regions and appears in historical and literary sources related to French and English naming traditions.
Vivienne Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,786 | #172 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,636 | #184 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,291 | #233 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,051 | #306 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,032 | #315 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,171 | #261 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,096 | #300 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,229 | #269 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,266 | #251 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,281 | #246 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,430 | #233 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,297 | #249 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,131 | #282 |
| 2012 | Girls | 989 | #322 |
| 2011 | Girls | 825 | #383 |
| 2010 | Girls | 730 | #428 |
| 2009 | Girls | 570 | #531 |
| 2008 | Girls | 230 | #1,123 |
| 2007 | Girls | 152 | #1,517 |
| 2006 | Girls | 111 | #1,833 |
| 2005 | Girls | 120 | #1,657 |
| 2004 | Girls | 94 | #1,972 |
| 2003 | Girls | 109 | #1,733 |
| 2002 | Girls | 70 | #2,310 |
When Was Vivienne 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.
2025 · Girls
1,786 recorded births
National rank #172
2024 · Girls
1,636 recorded births
National rank #184
2015 · Girls
1,430 recorded births
National rank #233
2014 · Girls
1,297 recorded births
National rank #249
Where Vivienne 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #57 | 11 |
| RI | #64 | 11 |
| MA | #70 | 75 |
| VT | #75 | 5 |
| ME | #91 | 11 |
| MI | #107 | 72 |
| IN | #107 | 60 |
| NE | #110 | 19 |