Rising since 1985, #331 for girls today.
Popularity of Viviana since 1908
Babies named Viviana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 8 |
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 59 |
| 1930s | 40 |
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 93 |
| 1960s | 217 |
| 1970s | 1,010 |
| 1980s | 2,053 |
| 1990s | 4,789 |
| 2000s | 6,967 |
| 2010s | 7,037 |
| 2020s | 4,950 |
Meaning & origin
Viviana has been on the U.S. popularity charts since 1908, but saw a resurgence beginning in the mid-1980s. In 2025, it reached its highest rank yet at 331, with 1 in every 1,732 baby girls receiving the name. This consistent rise over four decades reflects a broader trend toward elaborate Latin-derived feminine names. Viviana is particularly favored in New Mexico, Rhode Island, and Colorado. The name carries undiminished charm with its rhythmic, four-syllable sound and its confident meaning, 'alive' or 'full of life.' Its religious associations with Saint Bibiana add depth, while the nickname 'Vivi' keeps it approachable for modern families.
Viviana is derived from the Latin 'Vivianus', a name ultimately from 'vivus' meaning 'living' or 'alive'. The feminine form Viviana has been used since Roman times and is also associated with Saint Viviana (also known as Bibiana), a 4th-century Roman martyr. The name spread across Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain, and later gained popularity in Spanish-speaking communities in the Americas.
Where Viviana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vivi, Viv, Ana, Vivs
Sibling names for Viviana
Names that share Viviana's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Valentina, Catalina, Isabella, Emilia, Luciana, Audriana, Christianna, Francesca, Vianca, Erianna, Fabiana, Illiana, Lucina, Malayna, Orianna, Alexiana, Aliciana, Allianna, Andrianna, Anicia, Arieana, Asiana, Audreyanna, Aviona, Eugena, Genessa, Glorianna, Illianna, Iriana, Jolina, Julieana, Liviana, Loriana, Milliana, Vianka, Xavia, Yuriana, Anasophia, Annalysia, Averianna, Aviyana, Calianna, Carolyna, Catalea, Daliana, Demiana, Grasiela, Hiliana, Illyanna, Irianna, Iviana, Ivianna, Jaeliana, Jennavecia, Jilliana, Katriana, Krystiana, Lexiana, Lynora, Millianna, Monetta, Patina, Philana, Roselina, Valaria, Valisa, Venicia, Zarianna, Alicianna, Livianna, Adriona, Adriyana, Alencia, Aliviana, Alonia, Amilliana, Analycia, Arienna, Averiana, Belanna, Christasia, Christionna, Dariane, Doriana, Iliani, Iviona, Jewelianna, Lauriana, Lavana, Lavilla, Lilliona, Lillyona, Lorenna, Roselena, Serana, Taviana, Valerya, Valyncia, Vandella, Verania, Yobana
Brothers: Sebastian, Mateo, Julian, Adrian, Gabriel, Dominic, Dominick, Leovanni, Lazarius, Jacere, Jovann
Names like Viviana
Names whose popularity has moved with Viviana's over the last 50 years.
