Vivien Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Vivien is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'alive' or 'full of life'. It evolved through various forms including Vivianus in Latin and Vivien in Middle English. The name is often associated with traits of elegance and vitality. It has no biblical relevance. Its popularity surged in the 19th century, influenced by literature and culture.

The name Vivien is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Vivien has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Vivien' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5260th out of 7545 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 864th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1030th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1808th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4641st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4373rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1900th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1289th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Vivien' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Vivien"

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Pronunciation

/ˈvɪviən/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Vivien is derived from the Latin name 'Vivianus', which means 'alive' or 'full of life'. It is related to the Latin word 'vivus', meaning 'alive'.

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Meaning

alive, full of life

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Language Evolution

Vivianus (Latin), Vivian (Old French), Vivien (Middle English)

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Historical Usage

The name Vivien gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in England, due to the influence of the Arthurian legends and literary works.

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Variants & Derivatives

Vivian, Vivienne, Vivi

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Vivien is perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with grace and vitality.

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Famous People

Vivien Leigh, Vivien Westwood

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Vivien"

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 "Vivien"

"Vivien" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 5260th of 7545 26
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 864th of 9107 1,234
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1030th of 9204 928
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1808th of 12526 662
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 4641st of 19264 193
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 4373rd of 27321 335
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 1900th of 35406 1,636
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1289th of 30306 2,199

Regional Popularity of "Vivien" 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)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Vivien" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
52.19%
739th/1416
41.33%
570th/1379
100.00%
2366th/2366
70.75%
808th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
63.45%
981st/1546
39.65%
617th/1556
75.18%
1769th/2353
66.97%
1036th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 52.10%
1266th/2430
100.00%
2853rd/2853
52.94%
1469th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - 83.90%
3393rd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - 73.12%
3798th/5194
43.07%
2721st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
36.69%
1681st/4582
28.20%
1456th/5164
32.98%
2412th/7313
22.79%
1701st/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
29.89%
1191st/3984
25.79%
1157th/4487
22.65%
1545th/6822
19.50%
1224th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Vivien"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Vivien" 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.