Vivian: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A lively name full of vitality and spirit.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #101
- Peak
- #64 in 1920
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Vivian Means
Vivian is a girl name of English origin. A lively name full of vitality and spirit.
How Popular Vivian Is
Vivian currently ranks #101 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #64 in 1920. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Vivian
- Vivian broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #64 in 1920.
- Vivian has been a top 100 name across 170+ years of American history.
- Vivian is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has literary connections that bookish parents love.
Names Like Vivian
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Vivian
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Vivian.
Questions About Vivian
What does Vivian mean?
Vivian is a girl name of English origin. A lively name full of vitality and spirit.
How popular is Vivian?
Vivian currently ranks #101 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #64 in 1920. It has held steady.
Where does Vivian come from?
Vivian comes from English roots. Vivian broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #64 in 1920.
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