Girl · #4,408 in 2026

Viviane

Vivian is a given name, and less often a surname, derived from a Latin name of the Roman Empire period, masculine Vivianus and feminine Viviana, which survived into modern use because it is the name of two early Christian female martyrs as well as of a male saint and bishop.

Current Rank
#4,408
Peak Rank
#2,731 (2009)
Total Babies
1K
5-Yr Trend
+33%
1919
First Year
2026
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#2731
Peak Rank
1K
Total Count
83
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Viviane

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Vivian is a given name, and less often a surname, derived from a Latin name of the Roman Empire period, masculine Vivianus and feminine Viviana, which survived into modern use because it is the name of two early Christian female martyrs as well as of a male saint and bishop.

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The Story of Viviane

Viviane first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1919, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 32 Vivianes were born — ranking #4,571 that year. As of 2026, Viviane ranks #4,408 for baby girls with 32 births, rising sharply (+33% over the past five years). In total, more than 1K Vivianes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Viviane

Phonetically similar names — useful when Viviane is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Viviane

What does the name Viviane mean?
Vivian is a given name, and less often a surname, derived from a Latin name of the Roman Empire period, masculine Vivianus and feminine Viviana, which survived into modern use because it is the name of two early Christian female martyrs as well as of a male saint and bishop.
How popular is Viviane in 2026?
In 2026, Viviane ranks #4,408 among girls' names in the U.S., with 32 babies given the name that year.
When was Viviane most popular?
Viviane reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #2,731 that year with 32 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Viviane most popular?
Viviane has historically been most popular in New York, California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Viviane.
Is Viviane a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Viviane is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Viviane?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Viviane include Dicy, Octavie, Ocia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Viviane

Viviane is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 1K births in the dataset. Viviane's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #2,731. Use the chart and map above to compare Viviane's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.