Vivian

Meaning of Vivian

Vivian means "alive" or "lively."

Vivian has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Vivian

Vivian is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #72 in 2025 from #272 in 2000.

Notable people named Vivian

• Vivien Leigh
  Actress, "Gone With The Wind"
• Vivica A. Fox
  Actress, "Independence Day"
• Vivian Vance
  Actress, "I Love Lucy"
• Vivian Dsena
  Indian television actor
• Vivian Wu
  Chinese actress, producer

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Questions about the name Vivian

What does the name Vivian mean?

Vivian means vivian means "alive" or "lively.", and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Vivian a boy's or a girl's name?

Vivian is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Vivian?

In 2025, Vivian ranked #72 for girls, up from #77 the year before.

When was Vivian most popular?

Vivian peaked at #72 in 2025.