Vivienne
Vivienne is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Alive, full of life, or lively.
Origin and history
Vivienne is a French name derived from the Latin name Vivianus, which comes from 'vivus' meaning alive or living. The name has experienced a significant revival in the United States in recent years, becoming a popular choice for parents seeking an elegant classic name. It offers a refined, double-n French spelling variant of Vivian.
Popularity in the United States
23,921 babies in the United States have been named Vivienne since 1880. It ranks #941 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #223.
States where it is most popular
- CA (14.3 %)
- NY (8.8 %)
- TX (7.9 %)
- IL (5.8 %)
- PA (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 30 |
| 1900-1910 | 92 |
| 1910-1920 | 677 |
| 1920-1930 | 669 |
| 1930-1940 | 306 |
| 1940-1950 | 312 |
| 1950-1960 | 298 |
| 1960-1970 | 206 |
| 1970-1980 | 113 |
| 1980-1990 | 110 |
| 1990-2000 | 298 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,569 |
| 2010-2019 | 11,274 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,967 |
Famous people named Vivienne
- Vivienne Westwood: Fashion Designer
- Vivienne Medrano: Animator, Director
Nicknames
Vivi, Viv
Fun facts
- In medieval Arthurian romance, a variant of the name is associated with the Lady of the Lake.
- The French spelling Vivienne saw a surge in U.S. popularity starting in the late 2000s.