Vivien

Vivien: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameLatin origin

Meaning and origin of Vivien

  • A female given name from Latin, an exclusively feminine spelling variant of Vivian.

How popular is Vivien?

108U.S. babies in 2025
#515peak rank (1911)
7,429babies since 1880

Since 1880, 7,403 girls and 26 boys in the U.S. have been named Vivien (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #515 in 1911. Its highest rank for boys was #3240 in 1913. In 2025, 108 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Vivien FAQ

What does the name Vivien mean?

A female given name from Latin, an exclusively feminine spelling variant of Vivian.

What is the origin of the name Vivien?

Vivien is listed as a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Vivien?

Since 1880, 7,403 girls and 26 boys in the U.S. have been named Vivien (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #515 in 1911. Its highest rank for boys was #3240 in 1913. In 2025, 108 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Vivien a boy or girl name?

Vivien is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 7,403 girls and 26 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.