Vivian

Rank 103rd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Vivian was 103rd most popular baby name for girls and 258th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,668 babies were named Vivian in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,259 babies in the United States were named Vivian. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.4% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Vivian is around 38 to 40 years old.

The name "Vivian" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Vivian include Viv and Vivi.

Vivian Meaning & Origin

Vivian is a unisex name of Latin origin that means 'alive' or 'lively', suggesting a vivacious and energetic nature.

The name Vivian is described as vibrant, intellectual and artistic.

Pronunciation

Vivian is pronounced vi-vee-an in English. The name Vivian has 6 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Vivian

  • The name Vivian has been used in various forms in numerous popular films and television shows, one of the most notable ones being the character Vivian Ward, portrayed by Julia Roberts, in the film "Pretty Woman".

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Geography

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Similar Sounding Names

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