Vienna

Meaning & origin

Vienna has risen steadily as a girls' name in the United States since the 1980s, reaching its peak popularity in 2025 with a rank of 434. About 1 in 2,257 baby girls received the name that year, reflecting consistent growth over decades. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1882. It is most frequently used in states like Rhode Island, South Dakota, and New Jersey. Vienna's appeal likely stems from its melodic sound and sophisticated association with the Austrian capital, a city known for its music and culture. Parents seeking an elegant, place-inspired name outside the top 200 have increasingly turned to Vienna.

Vienna is a place name taken directly from the capital of Austria. The city's name is of uncertain origin, possibly from a Celtic settlement name Vedunia, meaning 'forest stream.' The name entered occasional use as a given name in the late 19th century, likely inspired by the city's cultural prestige. Its modern usage as a baby name began to rise notably in the 1980s and has grown steadily since.