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Vivienne
GirlFrench, Latin· “alive”
- Meaning
- alive
- Origin
- French, Latin
- Pronunciation
- VIH-vee-ehn
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #172
- US babies 2025
- 1,786
- Best rank
- #172 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Vivienne
Vivienne is a French and Latin name that means “alive”.
Vivienne is the French feminine form of Vivien, from the Latin Vivianus, related to vivus, meaning alive. In Arthurian legend, Vivien or Viviane is a name given to the Lady of the Lake, the enchantress who takes Merlin's power, and Alfred Tennyson retold her story in Idylls of the King. The name has a long French history and a stylish modern image, helped by British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. In the United States it reads as elegant and vintage at once. Nicknames include Viv and Vivi, and Vivian is the simpler English spelling if you prefer it.
Other spellings with the same sound: Vivian, Vivien.
Popularity over time
Vivienne first appears in US Social Security records in 1895. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 35 different years, starting in 1911. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #172, and its highest count, 1,786 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #745 in 1920, #1,793 in 1950, #10,361 in 1980, #2,902 in 2000, #428 in 2010, and #172 in 2025. Of the 23,921 US girls named Vivienne since records began, 47% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 7,967 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Gemma, Blair, Ailani, Daphne, and Lilah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Vivienne ranked highest in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #62 | 11 |
| Massachusetts | #70 | 75 |
| Rhode Island | #76 | 11 |
| Maine | #95 | 11 |
| Vermont | #103 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Vivienne is usually pronounced VIH-vee-ehn, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with V and ends in “-ne”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Vivian and Vivien.
Middle names for Vivienne
A few middle names that flow with Vivienne: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Vivienne
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vivienne mean?
Vivienne is a French and Latin name that means “alive”.
What is the origin of the name Vivienne?
Vivienne has French and Latin roots. Vivienne is the French feminine form of Vivien, from the Latin Vivianus, related to vivus, meaning alive.
Is Vivienne a popular name?
Yes. Vivienne ranked #172 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Vivienne a boy or girl name?
Vivienne is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Vivienne?
Vivienne is usually pronounced VIH-vee-ehn. 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