Vivienne Girl

Popularity: #166 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: viv-ee-EN /vɪˈvjɛn/

Origin: French; Latin

Meaning: French: alive; Latin: full of life

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Vivienne is derived from the Latin word "vivens," meaning "living" or "alive." This term evolved from the earlier Latin root "vivus," which carries a similar connotation of life and vitality. The name was introduced into Old French as "Vivienne," where it became associated with the feminine form of the name Vivian.

The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, when many Old French names were adopted into the English lexicon, particularly among the nobility and the upper classes. Historically, the name Vivienne has been linked to several notable figures.

One of the earliest instances is Saint Vivienne, a Christian martyr from the 3rd century, who is commemorated in various hagiographies. The name also appears in medieval literature, notably in the Arthurian legends, where Vivienne is often depicted as the Lady of the Lake, a significant character associated with the magical and mystical elements of the tales surrounding King Arthur and his knights.

This association with nobility and enchantment contributed to the name's enduring appeal throughout the Middle Ages. Culturally, Vivienne has been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, symbolizing life, vitality, and elegance.

The name's association with the concept of living well has made it a favored choice in literature and the arts, often embodying ideals of beauty and grace. The diminutive form "Viv" has also emerged, reflecting a more casual or affectionate usage while retaining the essence of the original name.

Overall, Vivienne's rich etymological roots and historical significance have allowed it to maintain a lasting presence in various cultures.

Famous people named Vivienne

In this section, you will find notable people named Vivienne. 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 Vivienne who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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

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Vivienne Westwood is a fashion designer best known for punk fashion, the Mini-Crini, and her contributions to British fashion culture.

Vivienne Leigh is an actress best known for Gone with the Wind, A Streetcar Named Desire, and her stage performances in the West End.

Fictional characters named Vivienne

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Vivienne is a fictional character from the video game series Dragon Age. She is a powerful mage and a member of the Circle of Magi, known for her strong personality and political influence.

Sibling suggestions

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

VivianValentinaVioletVictoriaVanessaVeronica

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Vivienne. 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.

VivianViviaViolaVeraVesperVitaVitae

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Vivienne was first seen in the United States in 1895.

Vivienne has ranked as high as #380 nationally, which occurred in 2025, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.

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

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Vivienne 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 Vivienne 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 Vivienne.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 1,786 1,786
2024 1,636 1,636
2023 1,291 1,291
2022 1,051 1,051
2021 1,032 1,032
2020 1,171 1,171
2019 1,096 1,096
2018 1,229 1,229
2017 1,266 1,266
2016 1,281 1,281
2015 1,430 1,430
2014 1,297 1,297
2013 1,131 1,131
2012 989 989
2011 825 825
2010 730 730
2009 570 570
2008 230 230
2007 152 152
2006 111 111
2005 120 120
2004 94 94
2003 109 109
2002 70 70
2001 63 63
2000 50 50
1999 66 66
1998 36 36
1997 33 33
1996 23 23
1995 26 26
1994 32 32
1993 19 19
1992 20 20
1991 20 20
1990 23 23
1989 16 16
1988 9 9
1987 16 16
1986 11 11
1985 9 9
1984 6 6
1983 15 15
1982 12 12
1981 10 10
1980 6 6
1979 13 13
1978 10 10
1977 7 7
1976 10 10
1975 11 11
1974 9 9
1973 10 10
1972 9 9
1971 18 18
1970 16 16
1969 11 11
1968 8 8
1967 18 18
1966 11 11
1965 25 25
1964 27 27
1963 22 22
1962 24 24
1961 33 33
1960 27 27
1959 33 33
1958 32 32
1957 37 37
1956 30 30
1955 31 31
1954 27 27
1953 27 27
1952 28 28
1951 24 24
1950 29 29
1949 32 32
1948 35 35
1947 37 37
1946 39 39
1945 23 23
1944 31 31
1943 37 37
1942 34 34
1941 33 33
1940 11 11
1939 20 20
1938 24 24
1937 10 10
1936 12 12
1935 24 24
1934 26 26
1933 36 36
1932 46 46
1931 44 44
1930 64 64
1929 54 54
1928 49 49
1927 64 64
1926 67 67
1925 52 52
1924 65 65
1923 67 67
1922 74 74
1921 82 82
1920 95 95
1919 93 93
1918 110 110
1917 95 95
1916 81 81
1915 88 88
1914 73 73
1913 45 45
1912 33 33
1911 43 43
1910 16 16
1909 11 11
1908 12 12
1907 11 11
1906 11 11
1905 9 9
1904 8 8
1903 8 8
1902 7 7
1901 5 5
1900 10 10
1898 10 10
1897 6 6
1896 9 9
1895 5 5

Top States for Vivienne (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 141
9%
TX 134
8%
NY 106
7%
OH 79
5%
PA 76
5%
FL 73
5%
MA 70
4%
IL 66
4%
MI 61
4%
MO 48
3%
NJ 46
3%
AZ 42
3%
MN 41
3%
GA 38
2%
IN 37
2%
NC 36
2%
LA 34
2%
VA 33
2%
TN 32
2%
CO 32
2%
WA 32
2%
CT 28
2%
WI 28
2%
MD 27
2%
KS 25
2%
OK 22
1%
IA 20
1%
OR 17
1%
UT 16
1%
KY 16
1%
NH 15
1%
AL 14
1%
NE 14
1%
SC 14
1%
AR 11
1%
DC 11
1%
RI 10
1%
MT 9
1%
WV 9
1%
NV 9
1%
SD 9
1%
ID 8
0%
NM 8
0%
HI 7
0%
ME 7
0%
MS 6
0%
ND 5
0%