Vivienne: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced VIV-ee-uhn · 3 syllables
Vivienne means “alive”, from Latin and French.
A given name from Latin borrowed from French, a variant of Vivian.
- Meaning
- alive
- Origin
- Latin, French
- Pronunciation
- VIV-ee-uhn
- US rank (2025)
- #172
- US babies a year
- about 1,359 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
How popular is Vivienne?
Vivienne was the #172 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,786 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #172 |
| England & Wales | #385 |
| Scotland | #765 |
| Ireland | #308 |
| Canada | #315 |
| Australia | #160 |
How old are people named Vivienne?
Half of US adults named Vivienne are older than 27; most are between 18 and 81. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Vivienne
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Seraphina
- Vienna
- Noella
- Lucienne
- Zara
- Gemma
- Aurora
- Roselyn
- Juliette
- Valentina
- Livia
- Odette
- Hermione
- Evangeline
- Aveline
- Adelaine
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Questions about Vivienne
What does the name Vivienne mean?
Vivienne means “alive”. It comes from Latin and French.
How do you pronounce Vivienne?
Vivienne is pronounced VIV-ee-uhn.
How popular is the name Vivienne?
Vivienne was the #172 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,786 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Vivienne?
Half of US adults named Vivienne are older than 27. Most are between 18 and 81.