Vivian

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Vivian was most popular in 1920, when 4,200 American babies were given the name — ranking #109 that year. In 2025 it ranked #181, with 3,367 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 230,755 people named Vivian.

Vivian over time

Births per year. The dot marks Vivian’s peak in 1920. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Latin · "alive"

Names that peaked alongside Vivian

Lucille
Chester
Eleanor
Vernon
Louise
Clyde

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org