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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Alive, full of life
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- VIV-ee-an
Vivian is a Latin name meaning "alive, full of life," pronounced VIV-ee-an. It has a timeless, classic feel, and the SSA has tracked it as a classic name in its data going back to 1880.
Meaning & Origin of Vivian
Meaning: Alive, full of life.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Vivian
VIV-ee-anIPA /ˈvɪviən/
Popularity of Vivian
Vivian's biggest year was 1920, when it ranked #64 with 4,128 babies given the name; in 2024 it sat at #77 with 3,088, keeping it close to that peak more than a century later.
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FAQ
What does the name Vivian mean?
Alive, full of life. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Vivian?
Vivian is pronounced VIV-ee-an (IPA: /ˈvɪviən/).
Is Vivian a popular name right now?
Vivian peaked at #64 in 1920 and is ranked #77 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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