Vienna Girl

Popularity: #399 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: vee-EN-uh //viˈɛnə//

Origin: Latin; German

Meaning: Latin: 'from the city of Vienna'; German: 'the city of dreams'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Vienna derives from the Latin word "Vindobona," which was the name of a Roman settlement established in the area that is now modern-day Vienna, Austria. The etymology can be traced back to the Celtic word "windo," meaning "white" or "fair," combined with the suffix "-bona," which denotes a place or settlement.

Over time, as the region evolved through various cultural influences, the name transformed into its current form, Vienna, as it was adopted into the German language and subsequently into English. The name reflects the city's rich history and its significance as a cultural and political center in Europe.

Historically, Vienna has been a pivotal location since the Roman Empire, serving as a military outpost and later becoming the capital of the Habsburg Empire. The city flourished during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, becoming known for its contributions to art, music, and philosophy.

Notable figures such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven were associated with Vienna, further enhancing its cultural stature. The name Vienna is also mentioned in various historical texts, including the works of medieval chroniclers and in the context of significant events such as the Congress of Vienna in 1814-1815, which aimed to restore stability in Europe after the Napoleonic Wars.

Culturally, the name Vienna evokes images of grandeur, artistic achievement, and a rich historical tapestry. It is often associated with themes of beauty and elegance, reflective of the city's architectural and cultural heritage.

The name has also inspired various artistic works, including literature and music, reinforcing its significance in the cultural lexicon. While diminutive forms or variations of the name are not as commonly noted, the name Vienna itself carries a weight of historical and cultural resonance that has endured through the centuries.

Famous people named Vienna

In this section, you will find notable people named Vienna. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Vienna who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Vienna who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Vienna Teng is a singer-songwriter best known for her albums Waking Hour, Dreaming Through the Noise, and Aims.

Fictional characters named Vienna

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Vienna is a fictional character from the film The Third Man. She is a mysterious woman who becomes romantically involved with the protagonist, adding complexity to the story's intrigue.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Vienna, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Vienna. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Vienna was first seen in the United States in 1882.

Vienna has ranked as high as #890 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Minnesota.

In the past 5 years the name Vienna has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Vienna is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Vienna was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Vienna.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 712 712
2024 575 575
2023 421 421
2022 432 432
2021 327 327
2020 337 337
2019 372 372
2018 313 313
2017 298 298
2016 292 292
2015 297 297
2014 255 255
2013 247 247
2012 216 216
2011 223 223
2010 225 225
2009 135 135
2008 132 132
2007 107 107
2006 90 90
2005 95 95
2004 60 60
2003 51 51
2002 40 40
2001 39 39
2000 44 44
1999 47 47
1998 45 45
1997 38 38
1996 25 25
1995 21 21
1994 24 24
1993 23 23
1992 25 25
1991 27 27
1990 23 23
1989 22 22
1988 19 19
1987 18 18
1986 22 22
1985 16 16
1984 10 10
1983 8 8
1982 10 10
1981 14 14
1980 5 5
1979 14 14
1978 6 6
1977 5 5
1976 14 14
1975 11 11
1974 8 8
1973 10 10
1972 6 6
1970 10 10
1969 9 9
1968 9 9
1967 9 9
1966 7 7
1965 7 7
1964 10 10
1963 10 10
1962 18 18
1961 14 14
1960 14 14
1959 18 18
1958 8 8
1957 17 17
1956 19 19
1955 24 24
1954 21 21
1953 7 7
1951 7 7
1949 5 5
1947 6 6
1946 11 11
1944 5 5
1943 10 10
1942 7 7
1941 9 9
1940 11 11
1939 7 7
1938 6 6
1937 10 10
1936 5 5
1935 5 5
1934 5 5
1932 9 9
1931 5 5
1930 11 11
1929 10 10
1927 7 7
1926 11 11
1925 11 11
1924 10 10
1923 14 14
1922 19 19
1921 12 12
1920 16 16
1919 19 19
1918 22 22
1917 15 15
1916 25 25
1915 32 32
1914 18 18
1913 20 20
1912 15 15
1911 8 8
1910 11 11
1909 7 7
1908 10 10
1907 8 8
1906 6 6
1901 5 5
1900 8 8
1899 5 5
1882 5 5

Top States for Vienna (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 85
16%
NJ 73
14%
NY 52
10%
PA 44
8%
MN 29
6%
FL 27
5%
TX 26
5%
WI 24
5%
MI 19
4%
UT 19
4%
OH 18
3%
WA 14
3%
MA 12
2%
AZ 11
2%
CO 11
2%
NC 9
2%
OR 8
2%
IN 8
2%
SD 7
1%
NE 7
1%
VA 7
1%
IA 6
1%
MD 5
1%
TN 5
1%