Vivienne is a distinctive choice, ranked #395 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Vivienne in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#395
US Rank #184
About the Name Vivienne
Vivienne is holding steady in the rankings at #395. It reached its peak of #362 in 2019 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Vivienne is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #184, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Vivienne
Unlikely. With around 109 UK babies named Vivienne per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Vivienne in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Vivienne has held a stable position around #395 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #362 in 2019 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Vivienne is more popular in the US (#184) than in the UK (#395). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Vivienne include: Vivienne Acheampong — Vivienne Acheampong is a British comedian and actress, best known for playing Lucienne in the Netflix series The Sandman, and her appearances in Famalam.; Vivienne Lia — Vivienne Theresa Upendo Lia is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Damallsvenskan club Hammarby, on loan from Arsenal, and the England...; Vivienne Poy — Vivienne Poy (née Lee; Chinese: 利德蕙; Jyutping: Lei6 Dak1-Wai6; Cantonese Yale: Leih Dāk-Waih; pinyin: Lì Déhuì; born May 15, 1941) is a Canadian businesswoman....
Vivienne appears in the US top 500 at #184 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
109
UK babies named Vivienne (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↓ 10 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Vivienne
Likely around 1 other Vivienne in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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