Vivienne
Vivienne is a girls' name of French origin meaning “alive, full of life.” It ranked #172 in the United States in 2025. The French feminine form of Vivian, Vivienne pulses with vitality.
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how do you pronounce Vivienne?
vee-vee-EN
where does the name Vivienne come from?
The French form of Vivian, from the Latin Vivianus and Viviana, names from the time of the Roman Empire.
It gained modern fashion-world prestige through designer Vivienne Westwood. The name also connects to Arthurian legend, where Viviane is the Lady of the Lake. It embodies elegance and spirited energy.
how popular is this name?
Vivienne has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 35 years since 1911, and fell outside it for 80. It peaked at #172 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #172 |
| 2024 | #184 |
| 2023 | #233 |
| 2022 | #306 |
| 2021 | #315 |
| 2020 | #261 |
| 2019 | #300 |
| 2018 | #269 |
| 2017 | #251 |
| 2016 | #246 |
| 2010 | #428 |
| 1930 | #909 |
| 1920 | #739 |
| 1911 | #659 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Vivienne fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Vivienne
The name survived into modern use through two early Christian women martyrs and a male saint and bishop of the same name.
what are the nicknames and variants of Vivienne?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
who are famous people named Vivienne?
- Vivienne Westwood (iconic British fashion designer)
- Vivien Leigh (actress, star of Gone with the Wind)
what names are similar to Vivienne?
what names go well with Vivienne?
Sibling names that share Vivienne's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Vivienne
What does the name Vivienne mean?
Vivienne means “alive, full of life”.
What is the origin of the name Vivienne?
Vivienne comes from the French naming tradition. Related forms include Vivian, Viviana and Bibiana.
How popular is the name Vivienne?
Vivienne ranked #172 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #172, and it has spent 35 years in the top 1,000 since 1911.
Is Vivienne a boy or girl name?
Vivienne is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Vivienne?
Vivienne is pronounced vee-vee-EN, with 3 syllables.
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