Vianey
Vianey is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Derived from Saint John Vianney; ultimately of uncertain French surname origin.
Origin and history
Vianey is a variant of the French surname and given name Vianney, associated with St. John Vianney. In the United States, it is predominantly used as a feminine given name, particularly within Hispanic communities. It remains a relatively rare name with steady modern usage.
Popularity in the United States
3,732 babies in the United States have been named Vianey since 1880. It ranks #2886 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1768.
States where it is most popular
- TX (43.2 %)
- CA (40.5 %)
- AZ (7.1 %)
- IL (5.3 %)
- CO (1.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 11 |
| 1970-1980 | 93 |
| 1980-1990 | 247 |
| 1990-2000 | 798 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,421 |
| 2010-2019 | 829 |
| 2020-2029 | 333 |
Fun facts
- The name gained popular usage in honor of Saint Jean-Baptiste Vianney, a famed 19th-century French Catholic priest.
- Vianey has maintained steady but modest popularity in the United States over recent decades.