Vivian is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #164 in 2009 with 1,964 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 3,362 births ranking #72. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 119.0%. In 2009, approximately 1 in every 935 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.