Declining since 2010, #3,296 for girls today.
Popularity of Vianney since 1980
Babies named Vianney per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 276 |
| 2000s | 1,005 |
| 2010s | 923 |
| 2020s | 359 |
Meaning & origin
Vianney entered U.S. naming records in 1980 and experienced its peak popularity in 2009, when it ranked highest among American baby names. Since 2010, it has been on a falling trajectory; in 2025 it ranked 3,296th, with approximately 1 in 34,197 girls receiving the name. The name is most common in California and Texas. Despite its dip in usage, Vianney retains a distinct French Catholic heritage, largely through its association with Saint John Vianney. Its gentle, melodious sound and spiritual undertones appeal to parents seeking a name that feels both classic and uncommon.
Vianney is most famously associated with Saint John Vianney (1786-1859), the Curé d'Ars, a French Catholic priest. The surname Vianney may be a variant of Vian, which could be derived from the Latin personal name Vianus. In France, the name has been used as a given name in honor of the saint, particularly among Catholic families.
Where Vianney is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Vianney” around the world
Where Vianney lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vivi, Anne
Sibling names for Vianney
Names that share Vianney's style, for a brother or sister.
