Vivaan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Vivaan is a name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'full of life' or 'lively'. It evolved from Sanskrit through Hindi to Modern English. The name is characterized by its vibrant and energetic connotation. It does not have a biblical background. Vivaan has gained popularity in the 21st century, especially in India, and is seen as a modern and positive choice for a child's name.
The name Vivaan is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Vivaan has been falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Vivaan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3209th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1114th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Vivaan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Vivaan"
Pronunciation
/vɪˈvɑːn/
Origin
Sanskrit
Etymology
Vivaan is derived from the Sanskrit word 'vivā', meaning 'full of life' or 'lively'.
Meaning
full of life, lively
Language Evolution
Sanskrit: विवान् (Vivān), Hindi: विवान (Vivān), Modern English: Vivaan
Historical Usage
Vivaan gained popularity in the early 21st century, particularly in India and among Indian communities worldwide, as a modern and meaningful name.
Variants & Derivatives
Vivan, Vivek, Vive
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Vivaan is viewed as a trendy and positive name, often associated with vibrancy and energy.
Famous People
Vivaan Shah, an Indian actor and son of actor Naseeruddin Shah., Vivaan D. Prakash, an accomplished entrepreneur.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Vivaan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Vivaan"
"Vivaan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3209th of 24088 | 497 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1114th of 23106 | 2,153 |
Regional Popularity of "Vivaan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
42.21% 1934th/4582 |
33.71% 1741st/5164 |
38.47% 2813th/7313 |
25.70% 1918th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
29.82% 1188th/3984 |
17.63% 791st/4487 |
17.52% 1195th/6822 |
15.57% 977th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Vivaan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Vivaan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Vivaan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.