Vivaan
Borrowed from Hindi विवान (vivān), from Sanskrit विवान (vivāna, “plaiting, twisting”).
Every Vivaan since 2006 — 2,759 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vivaan
Vivaan is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,584 in 2025 with 108 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2006, 2,759 American babies have been named Vivaan. Its peak came in 2015, when 251 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Vivaan stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vivaan year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 108 | #1,584 |
| 2024 | 88 | #1,853 |
| 2023 | 151 | #1,282 |
| 2022 | 122 | #1,495 |
| 2021 | 96 | #1,708 |
| 2020 | 147 | #1,258 |
| 2019 | 251 | #878 |
| 2018 | 220 | #949 |
| 2017 | 219 | #954 |
| 2016 | 223 | #941 |
| 2015 | 251 | #887 |
| 2014 | 224 | #946 |
| 2013 | 162 | #1,127 |
| 2012 | 169 | #1,105 |
| 2011 | 113 | #1,458 |
| 2010 | 82 | #1,804 |
| 2009 | 47 | #2,660 |
| 2008 | 35 | #3,281 |
| 2007 | 35 | #3,246 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5,512 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vivaan mean?
Borrowed from Hindi विवान (vivān), from Sanskrit विवान (vivāna, “plaiting, twisting”).
How popular is the name Vivaan in 2025?
Vivaan ranked #1,584 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 108 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vivaan?
2,759 babies have been named Vivaan in the United States since 2006, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vivaan most popular?
Vivaan peaked in 2015, when 251 newborns received the name.
Is Vivaan a boy or girl name?
Vivaan is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vivaan rising or falling?
Vivaan is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.