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At a Glance: Name: Vivian – 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
Phonetic: VIV-ee-an IPA: /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.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Vivian mean?
Alive, full of life. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Vivian)
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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