Vivian
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Alive; Lively
Background: The name Vivian originates from the Latin word 'vivianus,' meaning 'alive' or 'lively.' It was adopted into Old French as 'Vivien,' which continued to carry the same meaning. The name has been used historically in various forms across different cultures.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#178
Total births
227,375
Most popular decade
1920s
(111,486 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+20 ranks)
Years in Top 100
32
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
1.1% male
98.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #745
- Peak year
- 1919
- Peak year births
- 73
- Peak rank
- #753
- Most recent year
- 2022
- Recent year births
- 7
- Recent rank
- #9,821
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 22
- First year rank
- #342
- Peak year
- 1920
- Peak year births
- 4,128
- Peak rank
- #64
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 3,088
- Recent rank
- #77
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).