Viviann
Feminine variant of the Roman name Vivianus, meaning "lively" or "vigorous."
Name Census estimates that about 605 living Americans carry the first name Viviann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Viviann today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Viviann births was 2017 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Viviann. 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
605
~ 1 in 566,536 Americans
Peak year
2017
35 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,411
Tracked since 1924
Popularity
Viviann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Viviann from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 268 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Viviann remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Viviann 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 Viviann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vivianns live
Origin
Meaning and history of Viviann
The name Viviann has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Roman times. It is a feminine form of the masculine name Vivianus, which is derived from the Latin word "vivus," meaning "alive" or "lively." The name's earliest roots can be found in the Latin phrase "viva anima," which translates to "living soul" or "living spirit."
During the Roman era, the name Viviann was not widely used, but it did appear in historical records and inscriptions, particularly among the upper classes. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Tacitus, who mentioned a woman named Vivianna in his work "Annals."
As Christianity spread throughout Europe, the name Viviann gained popularity among Christian communities, particularly in regions influenced by Latin culture, such as Italy, France, and Spain. It was often bestowed upon women who displayed a strong and vibrant spirit, reflecting the name's meaning of "living" or "lively."
In the Middle Ages, the name Viviann was associated with several notable figures. One of the most famous was Vivianna of Arles, a 6th-century saint and abbess who founded a convent in Arles, France. Another influential figure was Vivianna de' Medici, a member of the renowned Medici family in Renaissance Florence, who lived from 1463 to 1538.
During the Renaissance period, the name Viviann experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among the upper classes and nobility. One notable bearer of the name was Vivianna Colonna, an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, who lived from 1490 to 1548 and was known for her support of artists like Michelangelo.
In the 17th century, the name Viviann gained prominence in literature, with the character Viviann appearing in William Shakespeare's play "The Two Gentlemen of Verona." Additionally, the French writer Madame de Lafayette featured a character named Vivianne in her novel "The Princess of Cleves," published in 1678.
Another notable historical figure was Viviann Haigh-Wood, an English artist and writer who lived from 1867 to 1958. She was known for her illustrations and writings on nature and the countryside.
Throughout history, the name Viviann has been borne by various individuals from different walks of life, each contributing to its enduring legacy and reflecting the name's essence of vibrancy and liveliness.
People
Viviann + last name combinations
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Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Viviann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Viviann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 605 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Viviann 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 566,536 US residents.
Is Viviann a common name?
We classify Viviann as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 633 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Viviann most popular?
The single biggest year for Viviann was 2017, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Viviann is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Viviann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Viviann 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.