Vienna: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced vee-EN-uh · 3 syllables
Vienna means “wood; wild”, from Italian and Latin and Germanic.
From Italian and Medieval Latin Vienna, from German Wien, Middle High German Wienne, and Old High German Wienna, probably from Proto-Celtic *widus (“wood”) or *weidus (“wild”) via unattested Vulgar Latin *Vedunia. Doublet of Wien.
- Meaning
- wood; wild
- Origin
- Italian, Latin, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- vee-EN-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #434
- US babies a year
- about 493 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Vienna?
Vienna was the #434 name in the US in 2025, given to 712 babies. It’s rising: up 99% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #434 |
| England & Wales | #265 |
| Scotland | #636 |
| Canada | #221 |
| Australia | #337 |
How old are people named Vienna?
Half of US adults named Vienna are older than 27; most are between 18 and 71. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Vienna
What does the name Vienna mean?
Vienna means “wood; wild”. It comes from Italian and Latin and Germanic.
How do you pronounce Vienna?
Vienna is pronounced vee-EN-uh.
How popular is the name Vienna?
Vienna was the #434 name in the US in 2025, given to 712 babies. It’s rising: up 99% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Vienna?
Half of US adults named Vienna are older than 27. Most are between 18 and 71.