Vivien
A female given name from Latin, an exclusively feminine spelling variant of Vivian.
Every Vivien since 1885 — 7,429 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vivien
Vivien is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,854 in 2025 with 108 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1885, 7,429 American babies have been named Vivien. Its peak came in 2014, when 248 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 Vivien stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vivien year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 108 | #1,854 | — | — |
| 2024 | 119 | #1,718 | — | — |
| 2023 | 118 | #1,748 | — | — |
| 2022 | 118 | #1,761 | — | — |
| 2021 | 156 | #1,404 | — | — |
| 2020 | 166 | #1,333 | — | — |
| 2019 | 193 | #1,214 | — | — |
| 2018 | 198 | #1,203 | — | — |
| 2017 | 219 | #1,137 | — | — |
| 2016 | 221 | #1,144 | — | — |
| 2015 | 241 | #1,087 | — | — |
| 2014 | 248 | #1,051 | — | — |
| 2013 | 204 | #1,183 | — | — |
| 2012 | 190 | #1,268 | — | — |
| 2011 | 175 | #1,334 | — | — |
| 2010 | 209 | #1,164 | — | — |
| 2009 | 151 | #1,515 | — | — |
| 2008 | 100 | #2,061 | — | — |
| 2007 | 104 | #1,986 | — | — |
| 2006 | 113 | #1,824 | — | — |
| 2005 | 100 | #1,932 | — | — |
| 2004 | 91 | #2,029 | — | — |
| 2003 | 96 | #1,913 | — | — |
| 2002 | 65 | #2,465 | — | — |
| 2001 | 57 | #2,661 | — | — |
| 2000 | 60 | #2,543 | — | — |
| 1995 | 31 | #3,582 | — | — |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,377 | — | — |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,539 | — | — |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,395 | — | — |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,362 | — | — |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,752 | — | — |
| 1965 | 11 | #4,194 | — | — |
| 1960 | 34 | #1,979 | — | — |
| 1955 | 25 | #2,220 | — | — |
| 1950 | 40 | #1,473 | — | — |
| 1945 | 48 | #1,141 | — | — |
| 1940 | 148 | #574 | — | — |
| 1935 | 30 | #1,353 | — | — |
| 1930 | 57 | #981 | — | — |
| 1925 | 89 | #785 | — | — |
| 1920 | 54 | #1,020 | 6 | #4,261 |
| 1915 | 53 | #916 | — | — |
| 1910 | 26 | #857 | — | — |
| 1905 | 12 | #1,160 | — | — |
| 1900 | 15 | #1,007 | — | — |
| 1895 | 12 | #985 | — | — |
| 1890 | 6 | #1,336 | — | — |
| 1885 | 5 | #1,195 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Vivien
- Vivien Leigh Actor · 1913–1967
- Vivien Thomas Physician · 1910–1985
- Vivien Merchant Actor · 1929–1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vivien mean?
A female given name from Latin, an exclusively feminine spelling variant of Vivian.
How popular is the name Vivien in 2025?
Vivien ranked #1,854 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 108 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vivien?
7,429 babies have been named Vivien in the United States since 1885, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vivien most popular?
Vivien peaked in 2014, when 248 newborns received the name.
Is Vivien a boy or girl name?
Vivien is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vivien rising or falling?
Vivien is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Vivien?
Well-known people named Vivien include Vivien Leigh (actor), Vivien Thomas (physician), Vivien Merchant (actor).