Vivian is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1153 in 2019 with 29 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 43 births ranking #834. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 141.7%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 9,656 girls born was named Vivian. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.