Rising since 2007, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Vivie since 1913
Babies named Vivie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Vivie is a delicate vintage nickname that has resurfaced as an independent given name. It first entered U.S. records in 1913, then largely faded until beginning a gradual climb in 2007. Its peak year so far is 2025, when it ranked 7,885th, suggesting it remains uncommon but is appreciated by parents seeking a spirited yet soft choice. With no top states to anchor it, Vivie's appeal is diffuse and modern-retro in spirit.
Vivie is most often a short form or variant of Vivian, which derives from the Latin name Vivianus, meaning 'alive' or 'lively.' It emerged as an independent given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name saw modest use in the early 1900s and has experienced a quiet resurgence since the 2000s, partly due to the fashion for vintage nicknames as full names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Viv
Variants: Vivi, Vivvy
Sibling names for Vivie
Names that share Vivie's style, for a brother or sister.
