Vivian
Vivian is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Alive, lively, or full of life.
Origin and history
Vivian comes from the Latin name Vivianus, which is derived from 'vivus', meaning 'alive' or 'lively'. While historically used for both sexes, it was moderately popular for boys in the early 20th century before shifting to predominantly female usage in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,583 babies in the United States have been named Vivian since 1880. It ranks #2551 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1915.
States where it is most popular
- TX (44.6 %)
- VA (27.9 %)
- AL (6 %)
- MO (3 %)
- NY (3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 82 |
| 1890-1900 | 124 |
| 1900-1910 | 155 |
| 1910-1920 | 481 |
| 1920-1930 | 590 |
| 1930-1940 | 361 |
| 1940-1950 | 256 |
| 1950-1960 | 195 |
| 1960-1970 | 101 |
| 1970-1980 | 49 |
| 1980-1990 | 57 |
| 1990-2000 | 64 |
| 2000-2010 | 22 |
| 2010-2019 | 34 |
| 2020-2029 | 12 |
Famous people named Vivian
- Vivian Fuchs: Explorer, Geologist
- Vivian Campbell: Musician, Guitarist
- Vivian Richards: Cricketer
Nicknames
Viv, Vivvy
Fun facts
- Vivian was historically used as a male name in medieval Europe and remained regularly used for American boys into the mid-20th century.
- The name shares its Latin root with modern English words like 'vivid', 'vital', and 'survive'.