Names Starting With V
GirlLatin#82 in 2025
Vivian
Vivian is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “alive, lively, full of life.” It ranked #82 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
VIV-ee-un
meaning & origin
The name Vivian means “alive, lively, full of life.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Derived from the Latin 'vivus' meaning alive. In Arthurian legend, Viviane or Vivien is the Lady of the Lake who gives Excalibur to King Arthur. The name has a long literary history.
popularity over time
#972020
#932021
#892022
#862023
#822024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #82 |
| 2023 | #86 |
| 2022 | #89 |
| 2021 | #93 |
| 2020 | #97 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Vivian
- Vivien Leigh (actress)
- Vivian Westwood (designer)
- Vivian Ward (Pretty Woman character)
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