Vian
- US rank
- #3,848
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #3,570 in 2020
28 babies were named Vian in the US in 2025. It has dropped 278 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2005–2025
US births per million boys, 2004–2025
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Vian you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 60,976 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Vian, 28 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Vian would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryVian first shows up in US birth records in 2004, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
- Best yearIts best year was 2020, when it reached #3,570.
- New on the sceneVian wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2004.
- TrendVian has slipped 278 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,848. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
About the name Vian
Vian is a boy name of English origin. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with V and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Vian for boys from 2004 to 2025, in 18 of those 22 years. Its best year was 2020, when it ranked #3,570 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,848, with 28 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.7 | 595,238 girls |
| 2010s | 0.6 | 1,587,302 girls |
| 2020s | 3.1 | 322,581 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.2 | 451,128 boys |
| 2010s | 7.9 | 127,226 boys |
| 2020s | 15 | 65,217 boys |
Other spellings of Vian
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Vian
What is the origin of the name Vian?
Vian has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Vian a boy or girl name?
Vian is a boy name.
How popular is the name Vian?
Vian ranked #3,848 for US boys in 2025, given to 28 babies. Its best year was 2020 (#3,570).