Vivien
5 countries#1907 in France, 2022Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Vivien was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
9,552 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #1907 · peaked in 1986 with 663 births
Most common in: Nord, Rhône, Paris, Hauts-de-Seine, La Réunion
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
7,429 births recorded 1885–2025 · currently #1844 · peaked in 2014 with 248 births
Most common in: California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
688 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 2014 with 41 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
497 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1161 · peaked in 2014 with 38 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
179 births recorded 1974–2023 · peaked in 1980 with 13 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
12 births recorded 2011–2019 · peaked in 2011 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Vivien’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #400 | — |
| 2004 | #416 | ↓16 |
| 2005 | #466 | ↓50 |
| 2006 | #489 | ↓23 |
| 2007 | #571 | ↓82 |
| 2008 | #693 | ↓122 |
| 2009 | #850 | ↓157 |
| 2010 | #708 | ↑142 |
| 2011 | #826 | ↓118 |
| 2012 | #933 | ↓107 |
| 2013 | #1013 | ↓80 |
| 2014 | #1141 | ↓128 |
| 2015 | #1403 | ↓262 |
| 2016 | #1568 | ↓165 |
| 2017 | #1587 | ↓19 |
| 2018 | #2052 | ↓465 |
| 2019 | #1693 | ↑359 |
| 2020 | #1419 | ↑274 |
| 2021 | #1755 | ↓336 |
| 2022 | #1907 | ↓152 |
Frequently asked questions about Vivien
Is Vivien a popular name?
Yes — Vivien currently ranks #1907 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Vivien more common for boys or girls?
Vivien is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Vivien most popular?
Vivien peaked in 1986 in France, with 663 recorded births that year.
Is Vivien rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Vivien’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #596 in 1900 to #1907 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Vivien?
At least 17,669 babies have been recorded with the name Vivien across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Vivien popular in more than one country?
Yes — Vivien appears in official birth records in 5 countries: France, United States, England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Vivien?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Vivien include Leen, Beckett.
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Ranked directly next to Vivien in France, 2022 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.