Vivien

Vivien is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 118 girls in the United States.

Vivien at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Vivien

Vivien belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Vivien first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #515 in 1911, and in 2024 118 babies received the name — 7,293 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Vivien in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#515 in 1911
Peak year
2014
Babies named Vivien in 2024
118
Total since 1880
7,293

Vivien in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#963 in 2014
Babies named Vivien in 2025
21
Total since 1996
591

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vivien mean?

The meaning of Vivien is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Vivien a boy or girl name?

Vivien is a girl name. In 2024, 118 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Vivien?

Vivien comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Vivien?

Vivien first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #515 in 1911, and 118 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].