Gender: Male
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Gracious, Alive, Alive or lively
Pronunciation: VIH-vee-uhn, /ˈvɪviən/, V IH V IY AH N
Popularity Rank: #1,109
The name Vivian is derived from the Latin word 'vivus' which means alive or lively. It was also the name of a legendary Welsh princess. Vivian has been popular in English-speaking countries for both boys and girls.
The name Vivian is of Latin origin and means Gracious, Alive, Alive or lively. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Vivian is commonly found in Nigeria, United States of America, Malaysia, and 89 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: VIH-vee-uhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈvɪviən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: V IH V IY AH N
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
V: Pronounce as in "van" (V AE N)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Vivian is recorded 58,833 times globally, ranking it as the 1,109th most common name worldwide.
Vivian is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 9,629 occurrences, making it the 96th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Vivian is found among 1 in every 112 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #96 | 1 : 120 |
| United States of America | #593 | 1 : 191 |
| Malaysia | #228 | 1 : 467 |
| Hong Kong | #110 | 1 : 134 |
| South Africa | #801 | 1 : 873 |
| Colombia | #792 | 1 : 484 |
| Brazil | #602 | 1 : 428 |
| Ghana | #91 | 1 : 112 |
| Singapore | #216 | 1 : 358 |
| Canada | #391 | 1 : 243 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Vivian from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 23, 2024 02:50 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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