Rising since 1985, #172 for girls today.
Popularity of Vivienne since 1895
Babies named Vivienne per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 30 |
| 1900s | 92 |
| 1910s | 677 |
| 1920s | 669 |
| 1930s | 306 |
| 1940s | 312 |
| 1950s | 298 |
| 1960s | 206 |
| 1970s | 113 |
| 1980s | 110 |
| 1990s | 298 |
| 2000s | 1,569 |
| 2010s | 11,274 |
| 2020s | 7,967 |
Meaning & origin
Vivienne is a French feminine form of Vivian, derived from the Latin Vivianus meaning 'alive' or 'living'. First recorded in the United States in 1895, it remained relatively rare for decades. Since 1985, however, the name has experienced a steady rise in popularity, and it reached its peak rank of 172 in 2025. That year, approximately 1 in 900 newborn girls received the name, making it a notable choice among parents seeking a classic yet spirited name. The name's top states include Washington, D.C., Vermont, and Rhode Island, reflecting its appeal in both urban and coastal areas. While Vivienne is clearly a girl's name, its root form Vivian has occasionally been used for boys, though this usage is uncommon. The name carries a bright, upbeat meaning and a sophisticated French polish, but lacks strong religious or cultural ties, making it a secular choice appreciated across diverse backgrounds.
Vivienne is the French feminine form of Vivien, derived from the Latin name Vivianus, which in turn comes from 'vivus' meaning 'alive' or 'living'. The name was borne by a 5th-century saint, and its French form gained prominence in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. The spelling Vivienne, distinctly French, saw particular use in Britain and America.
Where Vivienne 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.
“Vivienne” around the world
Where Vivienne lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Ireland
13
babies in 2025
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vivi, Viv
Sibling names for Vivienne
Names that share Vivienne's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Charlotte, Eloise, Beatrice, Juliette, Margot, Camille, Maxine, Antonette, Caprice, Cecile, Collette, Elaina, Emmeline, Evangeline, Evonne, Giselle, Lorelei, Adriene, Alethia, Arabelle, Arianne, Charissa, Charlette, Charolette, Coralee, Corrinne, Delaine, Jacquelene, Jenevieve, Julieanna, Julienne, Klarissa, Leanora, Lillianne, Lucienne, Lynetta, Maribelle, Adalena, Adrielle, Allura, Angelin, Angelise, Annelyse, Antoniette, Arienne, Astoria, Aurianna, Belladonna, Camile, Carolena, Charlaine, Charlet, Clairissa, Clarrissa, Eleyna, Elianah, Ellise, Elloise, Elysse, Estee, Eureka, Evony, Fabienne, Genavieve, Genetta, Genieve, Gwendlyn, Heloise, Jacqulin, Jaquetta, Jenavieve, Jennavieve, Josiephine, Josseline, Julaine, Kolette, Laurena, Letecia, Liliane, Lilianne, Lorelie, Lorianna, Lyanne, Madeliene, Marquerite, Maxene, Mireille, Morgana, Natally, Nathalee, Princella, Reverie, Rhetta, Romayne, Samanthia, Seraphine, Simonne, Sydelle, Vernessa, Yennifer, Adriannah, Alysandra, Anastashia, Annalissa, Annalisse, Arabell, Artesia, Bellarose, Ceceilia, Clarrisa, Claudetta, Dalphine, Darienne, Edeline, Elliotte, Emmalise, Evetta, Geneieve, Geneveive, Gennette, Gwendalynn, Gwendoline, Isolde, Jacquelina, Jacquelynne, Jacquiline, Joscelin, Juliene, Klaryssa, Lanore, Livier, Loralye, Lorilei, Lucillie, Madine, Magdalynn, Magdelyn, Marcelline, Margueritte, Rosalena, Roselyne, Rosselyn, Rosslyn, Serenna, Sigourney, Sinclaire, Yuvonne, Alyscia, Carmeline, Celines, Isabele, Jacqulyne, Tamsyn, Vianny, Wyvonne, Adreanne, Alette, Alixandrea, Aloise, Altovise, Angeligue, Annalyce, Annalysse, Arlenne, Armina, Arrabella, Audine, Austina, Avilene, Bennette, Briggitte, Ceciley, Dorianna, Elisabella, Evalette, Geanette, Genavie, Hillarie, Isobelle, Jacqulene, Jamilett, Jamilette, Josiane, Julliette, Kataryna, Kattaleia, Laurelyn, Leomia, Lianette, Lilliauna, Lillionna, Lorelee, Madelline, Marguerette, Marionette, Marveline, Michaline, Milady, Mirajane, Nataline, Octavie, Roselynne, Roshanna, Serrena, Valynn, Victoire, Vyctoria
Brothers: Oliver, Julian, Sebastian, Theodore, Felix, Amadeus, Garrick, Germaine, Marcell, Sterling, Tristan, Exavier, Girard, Gregor, Audric, Bayard, Claiborne, Danton, Julion, Lancelot, Revel, Sebastion, Sevastian, Stevon, Devereaux, Fitzroy, Jourdain, Jullien, Lebaron, Ranier, Xavius, Lavante, Savien, Augusten, Chamberlain, Davinci, Dionis, Joanthony, Jovahn, Legrande, Leonell, Syire, Wyndham
Names like Vivienne
Names whose popularity has moved with Vivienne's over the last 50 years.
