Vivian
4 countries#70 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Vivian was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
230,755 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #70 · peaked in 1920 with 4,200 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
1,993 births recorded 1931–2019 · peaked in 1977 with 63 births
Most common in: La Réunion, Nord, Ardennes, Rhône, Paris
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
603 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 2015 with 44 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
546 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1628 · peaked in 2015 with 44 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
57 births recorded 1974–2024 · peaked in 1976 with 10 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Vivian’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #224 | — |
| 2007 | #210 | ↑14 |
| 2008 | #206 | ↑4 |
| 2009 | #164 | ↑42 |
| 2010 | #158 | ↑6 |
| 2011 | #153 | ↑5 |
| 2012 | #141 | ↑12 |
| 2013 | #120 | ↑21 |
| 2014 | #97 | ↑23 |
| 2015 | #95 | ↑2 |
| 2016 | #95 | — |
| 2017 | #97 | ↓2 |
| 2018 | #96 | ↑1 |
| 2019 | #96 | — |
| 2020 | #101 | ↓5 |
| 2021 | #100 | ↑1 |
| 2022 | #104 | ↓4 |
| 2023 | #87 | ↑17 |
| 2024 | #77 | ↑10 |
| 2025 | #70 | ↑7 |
Frequently asked questions about Vivian
Is Vivian a popular name?
Yes — Vivian currently ranks #70 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Vivian more common for boys or girls?
Vivian is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Vivian most popular?
Vivian peaked in 1920 in United States, with 4,200 recorded births that year.
Is Vivian rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Vivian’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #342 in 1880 to #70 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Vivian?
At least 233,351 babies have been recorded with the name Vivian across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Vivian popular in more than one country?
Yes — Vivian appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, France, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Vivian?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Vivian include Eden, Madelyn, Millie, Emery.
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