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Vivianne
GirlFrench, Latin· “alive”
- Meaning
- alive
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- VIH-vee-an
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,776
- US babies 2025
- 114
- Best rank
- #1,422 (2018)
- Peak year
- 2018
Meaning and origin of Vivianne
Vivianne is a French and Latin name that is usually said to mean “alive”.
Vivianne is a variant of Vivian, from the Latin vivus, meaning alive or lively. In Arthurian legend, Viviane is one of the names of the Lady of the Lake, the enchantress who gives King Arthur the sword Excalibur and who enchants Merlin. The name has been used in France and the English-speaking world for centuries. Vivianne has an elegant, three-syllable sound with a romantic, literary feel. Viv and Vivi are natural nicknames.
Popularity over time
Vivianne first appears in US Social Security records in 1915. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,422 in 2018, the same year it reached its highest count of 158 babies. In 2025, 114 babies were named Vivianne, and it ranked #1,776 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,332 in 1920, #4,306 in 1950, #9,074 in 1980, #5,143 in 2000, #2,339 in 2010, and #1,776 in 2025. Of the 3,039 US girls named Vivianne since records began, 38% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 727 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Empress, Yalitza, Jolee, Aryah, and Klara.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Vivianne ranked highest in Alabama, Oklahoma, and Missouri.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | #812 | 6 |
| Oklahoma | #828 | 5 |
| Missouri | #917 | 6 |
| Michigan | #1203 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | #1223 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Vivianne is usually pronounced VIH-vee-an, with two syllables. It has eight letters, starts with V and ends in “-ne”.
Middle names for Vivianne
A few middle names that flow with Vivianne: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Vivianne
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vivianne mean?
Vivianne is a French and Latin name that is usually said to mean “alive”.
What is the origin of the name Vivianne?
Vivianne has French and Latin roots. Vivianne is a variant of Vivian, from the Latin vivus, meaning alive or lively.
Is Vivianne a popular name?
Not especially. Vivianne ranked #1,776 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Vivianne a boy or girl name?
Vivianne is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Vivianne?
Vivianne is usually pronounced VIH-vee-an. 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