Holding steady, #5,410 for girls today.
Popularity of Viviane since 1919
Babies named Viviane per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2009, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Viviane's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 40 |
| 1930s | 43 |
| 1940s | 50 |
| 1950s | 80 |
| 1960s | 63 |
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 116 |
| 2000s | 176 |
| 2010s | 220 |
| 2020s | 147 |
Meaning & origin
Viviane is a French feminine name with deep Latin roots, meaning 'alive' or 'lively.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1919 and has seen moderate usage since, with its peak popularity in 2024 (rank 5410). As of 2025, it ranks 5410, with a frequency of 1 in 69881 births, and its trajectory is stable, neither gaining nor losing ground dramatically. The name carries a classic, elegant feel, often associated with the Arthurian Lady of the Lake. Its variants Vivienne and Vivian are more common in English-speaking countries, but Viviane retains a distinctly French charm. While no top states are recorded for this name, its usage is spread across the country, appealing to parents seeking a refined, historical name with literary ties.
Viviane is a French form of the Latin name Viviana, which derives from Latin vivus meaning 'alive' or 'living.' In French, it is the feminine form of Vivien. The name is best known from Arthurian legend, where the Lady of the Lake is sometimes called Viviane. It has been used in France since the Middle Ages and gained some popularity in English-speaking countries in the 20th century.
“Viviane” around the world
Where Viviane lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Quebec
23
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vivi, Viv, Vivie
Sibling names for Viviane
Names that share Viviane's style, for a brother or sister.
