Vivienne Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Vivienne originates from the Latin word for 'alive' and has evolved through various linguistic forms. It is associated with lively traits and has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 19th century and is currently viewed as an elegant and fashionable name, with notable figures sharing this name.

The name Vivienne is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Vivienne has been stalled for female in MidWest, falling for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Vivienne' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 837th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1371st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1987th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4641st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5119th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 929th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 259th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Vivienne' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Vivienne"

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Pronunciation

/vɪˈviːən/

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Origin

Latin

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Etymology

The name Vivienne is derived from the Latin word 'vivus', which means 'alive' or 'lively'. It is a feminine form of the name Vivian.

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Meaning

alive, lively

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Language Evolution

Vivianus (Latin), Vivian (Old French), Vivienne (Modern French)

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Historical Usage

The name Vivienne gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in France, and has since spread to other cultures, largely due to its elegant sound and association with life and vitality.

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Variants & Derivatives

Vivian, Viv, Vivi

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Vivienne is perceived as a sophisticated and fashionable name, often associated with elegance and charm.

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Famous People

Vivienne Westwood, a renowned British fashion designer, Vivienne Leigh, an acclaimed English actress, Vivienne Tam, a prominent fashion designer

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Vivienne"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Vivienne"

"Vivienne" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 837th of 9107 1,325
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1371st of 9204 578
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 1987th of 12526 575
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 4641st of 19264 193
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 5119th of 27321 267
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 929th of 35406 4,248
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 259th of 30306 14,900

Regional Popularity of "Vivienne" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Vivienne" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
49.29%
698th/1416
39.01%
538th/1379
94.89%
2245th/2366
51.31%
586th/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
71.73%
1109th/1546
49.42%
769th/1556
- 68.97%
1067th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
89.99%
2004th/2227
48.60%
1181st/2430
93.94%
2680th/2853
76.54%
2124th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 70.92%
2470th/3483
- 100.00%
4044th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- 91.44%
4092nd/4475
- 54.88%
3467th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
18.31%
839th/4582
14.45%
746th/5164
16.04%
1173rd/7313
10.77%
804th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
5.70%
227th/3984
4.01%
180th/4487
5.13%
350th/6822
3.92%
246th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Vivienne"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Vivienne" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.