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Vienna
GirlLatin, German· “the capital of Austria”
- Meaning
- the capital of Austria
- Origin
- Latin, German
- Pronunciation
- vee-EH-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #434
- US babies 2025
- 712
- Best rank
- #434 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Vienna
Vienna is a Latin and German name that is usually said to mean “the capital of Austria”.
Vienna is the English name of the capital of Austria, a city famous for its music, palaces and coffeehouses. The name comes from Latin Vindobona, the Roman settlement on the site, and the German Wien; the deeper origin is usually traced to a Celtic word, possibly meaning white, but it is uncertain. As a baby name Vienna joins other elegant city names such as Florence, Paris and Sienna. It has a romantic, cultured image and a lyrical three-syllable sound. Billy Joel's song Vienna also gave it popular appeal.
Popularity over time
Vienna first appears in US Social Security records in 1882. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 11 different years, starting in 2015. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #434, and its highest count, 712 babies. Use has grown 140% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #2,352 in 1920, #12,106 in 1980, #3,166 in 2000, #1,104 in 2010, and #434 in 2025. Of the 7,565 US girls named Vienna since records began, 37% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 2,738 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Lyra, Katalina, Emmy, Marceline, and Calliope.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Vienna ranked highest in New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #132 | 59 |
| New York | #211 | 82 |
| Rhode Island | #218 | 5 |
| Idaho | #219 | 11 |
| Utah | #221 | 22 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Vienna is usually pronounced vee-EH-nuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with V and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Vienna
A few middle names that flow with Vienna: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Vienna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vienna mean?
Vienna is a Latin and German name that is usually said to mean “the capital of Austria”.
What is the origin of the name Vienna?
Vienna has Latin and German roots. Vienna is the English name of the capital of Austria, a city famous for its music, palaces and coffeehouses.
Is Vienna a popular name?
Yes. Vienna ranked #434 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Vienna a boy or girl name?
Vienna is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Vienna?
Vienna is usually pronounced vee-EH-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings