Vivin
A masculine name of Hindi origin meaning "humble, modest, unpretentious".
Name Census estimates that about 86 living Americans carry the first name Vivin. It is a predominantly male name (94.6% of registrations). The average person named Vivin today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vivin births was 2022 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vivin. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Vivin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
86
~ 1 in 3,985,516 Americans
Peak year
2022
17 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,708
Tracked since 1923
Gender
Gender distribution for Vivin
Vivin leans heavily male at 94.6% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Vivin as a male name
- Ranked #9,787 in 2024
- 8 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2022 (17 births)
Vivin as a female name
- Ranked #5,708 in 1923
- 5 female births in 1923
- Peak: 1923 (5 births)
Popularity
Vivin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vivin from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 53 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vivin 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 Vivin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vivins live
Origin
Meaning and history of Vivin
The name Vivin has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "vivana," which means "forest" or "grove." The name was likely given to individuals who lived in or near forested areas, or who had a deep connection with nature.
In the ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, there are references to characters and sages with names similar to Vivin, such as Vivana and Vivanaswami. These figures were often associated with wisdom, spirituality, and a respect for the natural world.
The earliest recorded use of the name Vivin can be traced back to the 8th century CE, when it appeared in various inscriptions and historical documents from the Indian subcontinent. One notable individual from this time was Vivin Acharya, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the kingdom of Kashmir.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Vivin. In the 11th century, there was Vivin Pandita, a celebrated poet and writer from the region of modern-day Pakistan. In the 14th century, Vivin Mishra was a prominent mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry.
During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, Vivin Khan was a powerful military commander who served under the emperor Akbar. He was known for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.
In more recent times, Vivin Sundaram is a renowned Indian artist and filmmaker who was born in 1943. His work has been exhibited in major galleries and museums around the world, and he is widely recognized for his contributions to contemporary art.
Despite its ancient roots, the name Vivin remains relatively uncommon, particularly outside of India and the Indian diaspora. However, its connection to nature, wisdom, and spirituality has given it a sense of depth and meaning that has endured throughout the centuries.
People
Vivin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vivin 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
Vivin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vivin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 86 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vivin 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 3,985,516 US residents.
Is Vivin a common name?
We classify Vivin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 92 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vivin most popular?
The single biggest year for Vivin was 2022, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vivin is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vivin a male name?
Yes, 94.6% of people registered as Vivin in the SSA data are male. 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.