Vivian is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1023 in 2022 with 33 recorded births. This places Vivian in the top 14% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 43 births ranking #834. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 175.0%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 7,985 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.