Vienne
Of French origin, meaning "dweller near the Vienne River".
Name Census estimates that about 229 living Americans carry the first name Vienne. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Vienne today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vienne births was 2005 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vienne. 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
229
~ 1 in 1,496,744 Americans
Peak year
2005
16 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,335
Tracked since 2001
Popularity
Vienne: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vienne from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 105 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Vienne remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vienne 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 Vienne during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vienne
The name Vienne has its origins in the French language and culture, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin name "Viennia," which itself is a reference to the ancient city of Vienna, located in present-day Austria. The name is believed to have ties to the Celtic word "vindo," meaning "white" or "fair," possibly referring to the color of the city's buildings or the complexion of its inhabitants.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vienne can be found in the 12th-century text "Chronique de l'Abbaye de Saint-Trond," where it is mentioned as the name of a noblewoman from the region of Viennois, in southeastern France. During the Middle Ages, Vienne was a popular name among the French nobility and aristocracy, particularly in the regions surrounding the city of Vienne.
In the 14th century, Vienne de Courtenay (1301-1337) was a prominent figure in the French royal court, serving as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Jeanne d'Évreux. Her name is documented in various historical records and chronicles from that time period.
Another notable figure bearing the name Vienne was Vienne de Navarre (1368-1424), a Spanish noblewoman and member of the House of Évreux, who played a significant role in the political affairs of the Kingdom of Navarre during the late 14th and early 15th centuries.
During the Renaissance period, Vienne Le Roy (1510-1577) was a renowned French poet and translator, known for her contributions to the literary circles of her time. Her works included translations of classical Greek and Latin texts, as well as original poetry.
In the 17th century, Vienne de Châteauneuf (1630-1703) was a prominent French courtier and socialite, known for her involvement in the cultural and intellectual life of the court of King Louis XIV. She hosted numerous salons and literary gatherings at her residence in Paris.
Throughout history, the name Vienne has been consistently associated with individuals from the upper echelons of society, particularly in France and other parts of Europe. While its popularity has waxed and waned over the centuries, it remains a name with a rich historical lineage and cultural significance.
People
Vienne + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vienne 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
Vienne: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vienne?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 229 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vienne 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 1,496,744 US residents.
Is Vienne a common name?
We classify Vienne as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 231 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vienne most popular?
The single biggest year for Vienne was 2005, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vienne is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vienne a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vienne 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.