Vivien Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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"
Pronunciation
/ˈvɪviən/
Origin
Latin
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'.
Meaning
alive, full of life
Language Evolution
Vivianus (Latin), Vivian (Old French), Vivien (Middle English)
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.
Variants & Derivatives
Vivian, Vivienne, Vivi
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Vivien is perceived as a sophisticated and elegant name, often associated with grace and vitality.
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.