Vivian
Latin girl's name meaning “alive; lively”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- alive; lively
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #87
- Born in 2023
- 2,806
Meaning & origin
Vivian comes from the Latin vivus, 'alive' or 'lively'. Once used for both sexes, it is now mainly a girl's name.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Vivian ranked #87 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 2,806 US girls were given the name Vivian.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #77 in 2024
“Unranked” means Vivian was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more girl names starting with V.
Variants
Vivienne
Nicknames
Viv
Vivian: frequently asked questions
What does the name Vivian mean?
Vivian is a Latin name meaning "alive; lively". Vivian comes from the Latin vivus, 'alive' or 'lively'. Once used for both sexes, it is now mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Vivian come from?
Vivian is of Latin origin. Vivian comes from the Latin vivus, 'alive' or 'lively'. Once used for both sexes, it is now mainly a girl's name.
Is Vivian a boy or a girl name?
Vivian is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Vivian?
In 2023, 2,806 US girls were given the name Vivian.
Is Vivian a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Vivian ranked #87 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Vivian?
Common nicknames for Vivian include Viv.