Vianna
A feminine name of Portuguese origin meaning "stream" or "brook".
Name Census estimates that about 1,533 living Americans carry the first name Vianna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vianna today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vianna births was 2010 (81 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vianna. 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
1.5K
~ 1 in 223,584 Americans
Peak year
2010
81 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,006
Tracked since 1890
Popularity
Vianna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vianna from the 1890s through to the 2020s, spanning 14 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 480 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Vianna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vianna 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 Vianna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Viannas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Texas, New York recorded the most babies named Vianna, while Pennsylvania, Colorado, Arizona recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 78 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vianna
The name Vianna originates from the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "via," which means "way" or "road." The name was likely given to those born along a significant route or path, or to travelers.
During the Roman era, the name Vianna was not uncommon, though it was more prevalent in certain regions of the vast Roman Empire. It was particularly popular in areas now known as Italy, Spain, and Portugal, where Latin roots were deeply embedded in the local cultures.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Vianna was a Roman nobleman named Vianna Marcellus, who lived in the 1st century AD. He was known for his philanthropy and was mentioned in several historical texts for his contributions to the city of Rome.
In the Middle Ages, the name Vianna continued to be used, though its popularity waned somewhat. One notable bearer of the name was Vianna d'Albuquerque, a Portuguese explorer born in 1453. He was instrumental in establishing Portuguese colonies in India and is remembered for his military conquests in the region.
During the Renaissance period, the name Vianna experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in Italy. One of the most famous individuals with this name was Vianna Veronese, an Italian painter born in 1528. He was renowned for his religious works and frescoes adorning many churches throughout Italy.
In the 17th century, a French noblewoman named Vianna de Montfort gained recognition for her patronage of the arts and her support of various charitable causes. She was born in 1623 and was a prominent figure in the court of King Louis XIV.
Another notable bearer of the name was Vianna Boscovich, a Jesuit priest, mathematician, and physicist born in 1711 in what is now modern-day Croatia. He made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and geodesy and was considered one of the leading scientific minds of his time.
Throughout history, the name Vianna has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and has left its mark in various fields, including exploration, arts, sciences, and philanthropy. While its popularity may have fluctuated over the centuries, the name continues to hold a rich legacy rooted in its Latin origins and the lives of those who have borne it.
People
Vianna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vianna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vianna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vianna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,533 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vianna 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 223,584 US residents.
Is Vianna a common name?
We classify Vianna as "Rare". It ranks above 92.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,779 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vianna most popular?
The single biggest year for Vianna was 2010, when 81 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vianna is about 21 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vianna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vianna 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.
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.