Vivienne Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Vivienne is often linked to the Lady of the Lake in Arthurian legend. This connection adds a mystical and legendary aspect to the name.

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A Deep Dive

Vivienne Overview

Meaning

Alive, lively

Gender

Girl

Origin

French, Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word “vivus,” meaning “alive”​

Pronunciation

/vɪˈviː.ən/

Popularity

Vivienne has gained popularity globally, particularly in English-speaking countries, with notable usage in France and the USA. In 2023, Vivienne ranked 235th for girls in the USA​.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

8 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Classic, Aesthetic, Vintage

Associated Traits

Elegant, artistic, sophisticated, graceful

Name Day

December 2nd (France)
A Deep Dive

Vivienne Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Vivian, Viviana, Viviane, Vivianna, Vyvyan

Common Nicknames

Vivi, Viv, Vee, Vi, Vienna, V

Diminutives

Vivy, Vina, Vinnie

Famous People

  • Vivienne Westwood
    (British Fashion Designer)
  • Vivienne Haigh-Wood Eliot
    (British Editor)
  • Vivienne Medrano
    (American Animator)
  • Vivienne Tam
    (Chinese-American Fashion Designer)
  • Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt
    (American Celebrity Child)
  • Vivienne de Watteville
    (Swiss Explorer)
  • Vivienne Parry
    (British Science Writer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Vivienne
    ("Legally Blonde," 2001 Film)
  • Vivienne Westwood
    ("Vivienne Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist," 2018 Documentary)
  • Vivienne Haigh-Wood
    ("Tom & Viv," 1994 Film)
  • "Vivienne's Secret"
    (2015 Novel)
  • Vivienne Marcheline
    ("Mr. & Mrs. Smith," 2005 Film)
  • Vivienne Graham
    ("Godzilla," 2014 Film Series)

Places

  • Galerie Vivienne
    (Paris, France)
  • Rue Vivienne
    (Paris, France)
  • Vivienne Avenue
    (Melbourne, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Vivienne?

Vivienne’s name, meaning “alive” or “lively,” hints at a vibrant and spirited personality, often linked with energy and enthusiasm.

What Is the Origin of The Name Vivienne?

Vivienne has roots in Latin, derived from the word “vivus,” meaning “alive.” It developed through the French adaptation of the Latin name Viviana.

Vivienne Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Vivienne in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3152021#3042022#2342023
Top 3 Rankings#2332015#2342023#2462016

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Vivienne

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023234
(+70 from 2022)
1283
(+232 from 2022)
0.07335
2022304
(+11 from 2021)
1051
(+24 from 2021)
0.05861
2021315
(-55 from 2020)
1027
(-143 from 2020)
0.05732
2020260
(+40 from 2019)
1170
(+75 from 2019)
0.06619
2019300
(-31 from 2018)
1095
(-133 from 2018)
0.05968
2018269
(-18 from 2017)
1228
(-38 from 2017)
0.06603
2017251
(-5 from 2016)
1266
(-15 from 2016)
0.06701
2016246
(-13 from 2015)
1281
(-149 from 2015)
0.06617
2015233
(+16 from 2014)
1430
(+133 from 2014)
0.07330
2014249
(+32 from 2013)
1297
(+166 from 2013)
0.06630
2013281
(+41 from 2012)
1131
(+142 from 2012)
0.05867
2012322
(+61 from 2011)
989
(+164 from 2011)
0.05099
2011383
(+44 from 2010)
825
(+95 from 2010)
0.04258
2010427
(+104 from 2009)
730
(+160 from 2009)
0.03723
2009531
(+592 from 2008)
570
(+340 from 2008)
0.02815
20081123
(+394 from 2007)
230
(+78 from 2007)
0.01104
20071517
(+316 from 2006)
152
(+41 from 2006)
0.00718
20061833
(-177 from 2005)
111
(-9 from 2005)
0.00531
20051656
(+316 from 2004)
120
(+26 from 2004)
0.00591
20041972
(-239 from 2003)
94
(-15 from 2003)
0.00466
20031733
(+577 from 2002)
109
(+39 from 2002)
0.00543
20022310
(+151 from 2001)
70
(+7 from 2001)
0.00354
20012461
(+393 from 2000)
63
(+13 from 2000)
0.00318
20002854
(-596 from 1999)
50
(-16 from 1999)
0.00251
19992258
(+1095 from 1998)
66
(+30 from 1998)
0.00339
19983353
(+95 from 1997)
36
(+3 from 1997)
0.00186
19973448
(+1005 from 1996)
33
(+10 from 1996)
0.00173
19964453
(-484 from 1995)
23
(-3 from 1995)
0.00120
19953969
(-521 from 1994)
26
(-6 from 1994)
0.00135
19943448
(+1549 from 1993)
32
(+13 from 1993)
0.00164
19934997
(-150 from 1992)
19
(-1 from 1992)
0.00096
19924847
(-40 from 1991)
20
No change from 1991
0.00100
19914807
(-577 from 1990)
20
(-3 from 1990)
0.00098
19904230
(+1056 from 1989)
23
(+7 from 1989)
0.00112
19895286
(+2405 from 1988)
16
(+7 from 1988)
0.00080
19887691
(-2835 from 1987)
9
(-7 from 1987)
0.00047
19874856
(+1299 from 1986)
16
(+5 from 1986)
0.00085
19866155
(+800 from 1985)
11
(+2 from 1985)
0.00060
19856955
(+2189 from 1984)
9
(+3 from 1984)
0.00049
19849144
(-4459 from 1983)
6
(-9 from 1983)
0.00033
19834685
(+849 from 1982)
15
(+3 from 1982)
0.00084
19825534
(+789 from 1981)
12
(+2 from 1981)
0.00066
19816323
(+1854 from 1980)
10
(+3 from 1980)
0.00056
19808177
(-3084 from 1979)
7
(-6 from 1979)
0.00039
19795093
(+865 from 1978)
13
(+3 from 1978)
0.00075
19785958
(+1609 from 1977)
10
(+3 from 1977)
0.00061
19777567
(-1967 from 1976)
7
(-3 from 1976)
0.00043
19765600
(-439 from 1975)
10
(-1 from 1975)
0.00064
19755161
(+616 from 1974)
11
(+2 from 1974)
0.00070
19745777
(-584 from 1973)
9
(-1 from 1973)
0.00057
19735193
(+284 from 1972)
10
(+1 from 1972)
0.00064
19725477
(-1970 from 1971)
9
(-9 from 1971)
0.00056
19713507
(+205 from 1970)
18
(+2 from 1970)
0.00103
19703712
(+707 from 1969)
16
(+5 from 1969)
0.00087
19694419
(+726 from 1968)
11
(+3 from 1968)
0.00062
19685145
(-2182 from 1967)
8
(-10 from 1967)
0.00047
19672963
(+995 from 1966)
18
(+7 from 1966)
0.00105
19663958
(-1548 from 1965)
11
(-14 from 1965)
0.00063
19652410
(-62 from 1964)
25
(-2 from 1964)
0.00137
19642348
(+195 from 1963)
27
(+4 from 1963)
0.00138
19632543
(-80 from 1962)
23
(-1 from 1962)
0.00116
19622463
(-426 from 1961)
24
(-9 from 1961)
0.00118
19612037
(+209 from 1960)
33
(+6 from 1960)
0.00159
19602246
(-297 from 1959)
27
(-6 from 1959)
0.00130
19591949
(-11 from 1958)
33
(+1 from 1958)
0.00159
19581938
(-156 from 1957)
32
(-5 from 1957)
0.00155
19571782
(+186 from 1956)
37
(+7 from 1956)
0.00176
19561968
(-61 from 1955)
30
(-1 from 1955)
0.00146
19551907
(+120 from 1954)
31
(+4 from 1954)
0.00155
19542027
(-54 from 1953)
27
No change from 1953
0.00136
19531973
(-80 from 1952)
27
(-1 from 1952)
0.00140
19521893
(+123 from 1951)
28
(+4 from 1951)
0.00147
19512016
(-252 from 1950)
24
(-5 from 1950)
0.00130
19501764
(-98 from 1949)
29
(-3 from 1949)
0.00165
19491666
(-90 from 1948)
32
(-3 from 1948)
0.00182
19481576
(-31 from 1947)
35
(-2 from 1947)
0.00201
19471545
(-152 from 1946)
37
(-2 from 1946)
0.00204
19461393
(+350 from 1945)
39
(+16 from 1945)
0.00242
19451743
(-288 from 1944)
23
(-8 from 1944)
0.00171
19441455
(-113 from 1943)
31
(-6 from 1943)
0.00227
19431342
(+45 from 1942)
37
(+3 from 1942)
0.00258
19421387
(-53 from 1941)
34
(+1 from 1941)
0.00245
19411334
(+1238 from 1940)
33
(+22 from 1940)
0.00265
19402572
(-841 from 1939)
11
(-9 from 1939)
0.00093
19391731
(-184 from 1938)
20
(-4 from 1938)
0.00176
19381547
(+1188 from 1937)
24
(+14 from 1937)
0.00210
19372735
(-349 from 1936)
10
(-2 from 1936)
0.00091
19362386
(-873 from 1935)
12
(-12 from 1935)
0.00111
19351513
(-73 from 1934)
24
(-2 from 1934)
0.00221
19341440
(-261 from 1933)
26
(-10 from 1933)
0.00240
19331179
(-136 from 1932)
36
(-10 from 1932)
0.00344
19321043
(+17 from 1931)
46
(+2 from 1931)
0.00416
19311060
(-151 from 1930)
44
(-20 from 1930)
0.00399
1930909
(+72 from 1929)
64
(+10 from 1929)
0.00549
1929981
(+88 from 1928)
54
(+5 from 1928)
0.00467
19281069
(-134 from 1927)
49
(-15 from 1927)
0.00410
1927935
(-24 from 1926)
64
(-3 from 1926)
0.00518
1926911
(+139 from 1925)
67
(+15 from 1925)
0.00545
19251050
(-109 from 1924)
52
(-13 from 1924)
0.00412
1924941
(-45 from 1923)
65
(-2 from 1923)
0.00502
1923896
(-44 from 1922)
67
(-7 from 1922)
0.00535
1922852
(-43 from 1921)
74
(-8 from 1921)
0.00593
1921809
(-70 from 1920)
82
(-13 from 1920)
0.00641
1920739
(-15 from 1919)
95
(+2 from 1919)
0.00764
1919724
(-39 from 1918)
93
(-17 from 1918)
0.00792
1918685
(+23 from 1917)
110
(+15 from 1917)
0.00915
1917708
(+53 from 1916)
95
(+14 from 1916)
0.00845
1916761
(-48 from 1915)
81
(-7 from 1915)
0.00746
1915713
(-32 from 1914)
88
(+15 from 1914)
0.00859
1914681
(+101 from 1913)
73
(+28 from 1913)
0.00916
1913782
(+86 from 1912)
45
(+12 from 1912)
0.00687
1912868
(-209 from 1911)
33
(-10 from 1911)
0.00562
1911659
(+451 from 1910)
43
(+27 from 1910)
0.00973
19101110
(+180 from 1909)
16
(+5 from 1909)
0.00381
19091290
(-87 from 1908)
11
(-1 from 1908)
0.00299
19081203
(+3 from 1907)
12
(+1 from 1907)
0.00338
19071206
(-52 from 1906)
11
No change from 1906
0.00326
19061154
(+144 from 1905)
11
(+2 from 1905)
0.00351
19051298
(+66 from 1904)
9
(+1 from 1904)
0.00290
19041364
(-46 from 1903)
8
No change from 1903
0.00274
19031318
(+120 from 1902)
8
(+1 from 1902)
0.00288
19021438
(+241 from 1901)
7
(+2 from 1901)
0.00250
19011679
(-448 from 1900)
5
(-5 from 1900)
0.00197
19001231
(-133 from 1898)
10
No change from 1898
0.00315
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18981098
(+287 from 1897)
10
(+4 from 1897)
0.00365
18971385
(-263 from 1896)
6
(-3 from 1896)
0.00242
18961122
(+470 from 1895)
9
(+4 from 1895)
0.00357
18951592
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00202
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Vivienne

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3102021#2782022#2932023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2792021#3152022#1842023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4222021#3562022#3242023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1912021#2172022#1352023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2062021#2382022#1872023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1162021#1172022#802023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2982021#2312022#1782023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4822021#4792022#4252023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2542021#2362022#2002023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2572021#2562022#2092023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3012021#2112022#2162023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3562021#2682022#3002023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3062021#6102022#2912023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2292021#2422022#1672023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5202021#4512022#4222023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#4212021#3602022#1922023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2982021#3832022#2052023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#2362021#2342022#2392023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3282021#4482022#2452023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3152021#2962022#2702023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3102021#7202022#3092023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#3622021#2472022#2902023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3712021#1972022#1672023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3842021#3472022#3122023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3502021#2912022#1952023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#6412021#3262022#2442023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2522021#3502022#2942023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3452021#3122022#2122023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5342021#4652022#3952023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#6162021#4142022#2562023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#9562021#3282022#6932023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4732021#2992022#2482023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5002021#3422022#3832023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1372021#1692022#2182023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1912020#3532021#4912022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1822021#1882022#1602023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#6792021#3712022#2962023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1612020#3642021#3752023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1712020#922021#942023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2442020#852021#722023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3742015#4372018#2242020

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4232017#6442022#6502023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1472020#2322021#1752023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#2342011#2322015#2332017

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#822020#662023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1502014#1772016

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2152016#2642017

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2192015#2492020

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#4122015#4062017

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1572023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1122017

Popularity Rankings for Vivienne in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Czechia

Czechia flagCzechia#432014#482015#542016

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#1552020#1882021#1902022

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#2862019#3802022#2632023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2842021#3042022#4042023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2841978#3752014#3962015

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#2942021#2882022#3862023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3122015#4462021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#3622019#3852020#4192021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3852021#4482022#6332023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3912023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#5862022#7742023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7902016#8602019#6782020

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Vivienne a Name for Boys or Girls?

Though unisex names are on the rise, Vivienne remains primarily a female name due to its soft and elegant appeal.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Vivienne

Vivienne in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Vivienne Westwood (Fashion Designer, 1941–2022): A British fashion designer and businesswoman who played a key role in the punk fashion movement.
  • Vivienne Haigh-Wood Eliot (Editor, 1888–1947): A British editor and the first wife of poet T.S. Eliot.
  • Vivienne Medrano (Animator, born 1992): An American animator, illustrator, and creator of the web series "Hazbin Hotel."
  • Vivienne Tam (Fashion Designer, born 1957): A Chinese-American fashion designer celebrated for blending Eastern and Western styles in her designs.
  • Vivienne Marcheline Jolie-Pitt (Celebrity Child, born 2008): An American actress and daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.
  • Vivienne de Watteville (Explorer, 1900–1957): A Swiss explorer and author known for her adventurous spirit and travel writings.
  • Vivienne Parry (Science Writer, born 1956): A British science writer, broadcaster, and journalist with numerous contributions to public understanding of science.
  • Vivienne ("Legally Blonde," 2001 Film): A rival-turned-friend of Elle Woods in this comedy about a law student proving her worth.
  • Vivienne Westwood ("Vivienne Westwood: Punk, Icon, Activist," 2018 Documentary): Chronicles the life and career of the influential fashion designer.
  • Vivienne Haigh-Wood ("Tom & Viv," 1994 Film): The wife of poet T.S. Eliot, exploring their tumultuous relationship.
  • "Vivienne's Secret" (2015 Novel): A mysterious woman with a hidden past that unravels throughout the story.
  • Vivienne Marcheline ("Mr. & Mrs. Smith," 2005 Film): A covert operative who leads a double life with her husband.
  • Vivienne Graham ("Godzilla," 2014 Film Series): A scientist working to understand and control giant monsters threatening humanity.
  • Galerie Vivienne (Paris, France): A historic covered passage in Paris featuring elegant shops and architectural beauty.
  • Vivienne Street (Wellington, New Zealand): A bustling street in central Wellington, home to various cafes, boutiques, and cultural spots.
  • Rue Vivienne (Paris, France): A street in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, located near the Palais-Royal and the Bibliothèque Nationale.
  • Vivienne Westwood Park (London, England): A small park named in honor of the fashion designer, located in the Chelsea area.
  • Vivienne Avenue (Melbourne, Australia): A residential avenue in the suburb of Mount Waverley, characterized by its leafy surroundings and family homes.
  • Vivienne Lake (British Columbia, Canada): A serene lake located in the Cariboo region, offering fishing and outdoor activities.
  • Vivienne Gardens (Dublin, Ireland): A public garden space known for its well-maintained flower beds and walking paths.

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