Biviana
Of uncertain origin and meaning, potentially related to the Latin term "bivius" meaning "two roads".
Name Census estimates that about 251 living Americans carry the first name Biviana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Biviana today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Biviana births was 1999 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Biviana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
251
~ 1 in 1,365,555 Americans
Peak year
1999
20 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,718
Tracked since 1988
Census
Biviana in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 465 people with the first name Biviana, which placed it at #21,716 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#21,716
National first-name rank
People counted
465
465 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
98.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Biviana
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Biviana is Hispanic at 98.3%. The next largest groups are White (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Biviana described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Biviana at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino98.3% · 457
- White0.9% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 4
Popularity
Biviana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Biviana from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 119 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Biviana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Biviana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Bivianas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Biviana
Biviana is a given name of uncertain origin, with no clear consensus on its linguistic roots or historical background. It is a relatively obscure name, with limited records of its usage throughout history.
One possible theory suggests that Biviana may have derived from the Latin word "bivius," meaning "two roads" or "crossroads." This connection could potentially link the name to the concept of choices or paths in life. However, this etymology remains speculative and lacks definitive evidence.
Another hypothesis proposes that Biviana could be a variant or diminutive form of the name Bibiana, which has its origins in the Latin name "Viviana" or the Germanic name "Bibiane." These names were popular during the medieval period, particularly in parts of Europe, but their direct association with Biviana is uncertain.
In terms of historical references, there is a notable lack of documented instances of the name Biviana in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or notable historical records. This absence of substantial evidence makes it challenging to trace the name's origins or establish its cultural significance in the past.
The earliest recorded examples of individuals bearing the name Biviana are relatively recent, with the first known instances dating back to the late 19th or early 20th century. However, these records are scarce and often lack detailed biographical information.
One notable figure with the name Biviana is Biviana Arce, a Venezuelan singer and songwriter born in 1983. She has gained recognition in the Latin music industry and has released several albums, showcasing her talent as a performer.
Another individual named Biviana is Biviana Riveiro, an Argentine actress and model born in 1979. She has appeared in various television shows and films, primarily in Argentina and other Spanish-speaking countries.
Biviana González is a Colombian model and actress born in 1986. She has participated in several beauty pageants and has also appeared in television shows and music videos.
Biviana Almada is a Mexican painter and artist born in 1952. Her works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums, particularly in Mexico.
Biviana Fernández is a Venezuelan journalist and television presenter born in 1972. She has worked for several news networks and has hosted various programs focused on current affairs and entertainment.
It is important to note that the name Biviana remains relatively uncommon, and the individuals mentioned above represent a small sample of those who have borne this name throughout history. Due to its obscurity, comprehensive historical records or widespread cultural significance may be limited.
People
Biviana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Biviana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Biviana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Biviana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 251 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Biviana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,365,555 US residents.
Is Biviana a common name?
We classify Biviana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 257 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Biviana most popular?
The single biggest year for Biviana was 1999, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Biviana is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Biviana in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 465 people with the name Biviana, or 0.15 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #21,716 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Biviana in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Biviana?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Biviana appears almost entirely female. Of the 464 people counted with this name, 99.4% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Biviana?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Biviana is Hispanic at 98.3%. The next largest groups are White (0.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Biviana most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Biviana in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.3% (457 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Biviana in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Biviana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Biviana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Biviana still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Biviana in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Biviana can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people have the name Biviana?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.