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How Many People Are Named Vivian?
Estimated people named Vivian living in the U.S. today
118,496
Gender distribution
1% male · 99% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 227,375
- Peak year: 1920 (4,200 births)
- Estimated living today: 118,496
Vivian by age group — who carries the name today?
Vivian popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Vivian
Vivian has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 227,375 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 118,496 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 2,884 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Vivians you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Vivian in the US?
An estimated 118,496 people named Vivian are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Vivian uncommon — about 1 in 2,884 Americans.
Is Vivian a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Vivian is 1% male and 99% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Vivian most popular?
Vivian peaked in 1920, when 4,200 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Vivian?
Vivian ranks #463 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).