Vivian is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #10770 in 2022 with 7 recorded births. This places Vivian in the bottom 25% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 12 births ranking #7102. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 249,196 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.