Girl name · Latin
Vivienne
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: aliveVivienne is a girl's name that comes from Latin and means "alive". It is used in French and English.
- Meaning
- Alive
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- vee-VYEN (French)
Meaning and origin of Vivienne
As a girl's name, Vivienne comes from Latin and means "alive". It is used in French and English.
In French, say vee-VYEN. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Vivienne on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Vivienne on 5 lists.
“Alive; Latin. Say vee-VYEN”
From French girl names, french girl names that work in English
“From Latin for alive; chic and very French”
From Female cat names, elegant female cat names
“From Latin for alive, chic and full of life”
From Girl dog names, feminine names for dogs
“Alive; Latin. Lively French classic”
From Girl middle names, flowing middle names for girls
“Alive; Latin via French. Graceful, with a bohemian edge”
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How popular is Vivienne?
- US rank in 2025
- #172
- 1,786 babies, 1,111 per million girls
- Best rank
- #172 in 2025
- 1,786 babies that year
- Babies since 1895
- At least 23,921
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 14 per million |
| 1900s | 31 per million |
| 1910s | 83 per million |
| 1920s | 56 per million |
| 1930s | 29 per million |
| 1940s | 22 per million |
| 1950s | 15 per million |
| 1960s | 11 per million |
| 1970s | 7 per million |
| 1980s | 6 per million |
| 1990s | 17 per million |
| 2000s | 85 per million |
| 2010s | 644 per million |
| 2020s | 819 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #246 | #252 | #270 | #300 | #261 | #315 | #306 | #233 | #184 | #172 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Vivienne
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
Names with a similar meaning
- AishaAlive, living (Arabic, girl)
- AmichaiMy people are alive (Hebrew, boy)
- AyşeAlive, living (Arabic, girl)
- NnamdiMy father is alive (Igbo, boy)
Middle names for Vivienne
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Latin
- LauraLaurel tree (Latin, girl)
- OliviaOlive tree (Latin, girl)
- CarinaDear, beloved (Latin, girl)
- EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- FloraFlower, blossom (Latin, girl)
- MarinaOf the sea (Latin, girl)
- ReginaQueen (Latin, girl)
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
- CelesteHeavenly, of the sky (Latin, girl)
- ClaraClear, bright (Latin, girl)
Vivienne: common questions
What does the name Vivienne mean?
Vivienne comes from Latin and means "alive".
Is Vivienne a boy or girl name?
Vivienne is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Vivienne come from?
Vivienne comes from Latin and means "alive". Today it is used in French and English.
How do you pronounce Vivienne?
In French, say vee-VYEN. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Vivienne?
Vivienne ranked #172 in the US in 2025, with 1,786 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Vivienne?
Forms of Vivienne with the same meaning and origin include Vivian (English) and Viviana (Italian).
What middle names go with Vivienne?
Middle names that flow well with Vivienne include Holly, Honor, Jade, Joan and June. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.