Vivian
Pronunciation: [ v-IHV-ee-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Vivian first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 529 babies have been named Vivian in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Vivian is past its peak , currently ranked #13,367 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,367
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Vivian
Vivian is a boy name .
Is Vivian a boy or girl name? Vivian is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #13,367 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #77. Vivian is more commonly used as a girl name.
Vivian is currently ranked #13,367 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Vivian include Viv, Vivi, Viviy, Viviie, Viy, Viie, and Vivkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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