Vivian is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #14145 in 2010 with 5 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 12 births ranking #7102. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 28.6%. In 2010, approximately 1 in every 383,682 boys born was named Vivian. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Vivian is a polished classic meaning 'alive' or 'lively'. It feels elegant, intelligent, and quietly dynamic.
The name has been used for centuries in several forms and regained modern appeal because it sounds vintage yet brisk. Its life-root meaning gives it particular energy.