Vivi
Meaningalive · English form of Vivian
- US rank
- #3,211
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,211 in 2025
49 babies were named Vivi in the US in 2025. It has climbed 2,276 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1946–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Vivi you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Vivi
Vivi Bach
Danish actress and singer (1939–2013)
Choose Vivi and your child shares a first name with Vivi Bach, a Danish actress and singer. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Vivi, like who?” Vivi Bach's Wikipedia article is available in 20 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Vivi Bach on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 32,787 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Vivi, 49 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Vivi would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryVivi first shows up in US birth records in 1946, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 79 years since.
- Best yearVivi is at its all-time high right now: #3,211 in 2025.
- Then vs nowVivi is 3.5× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 113,636 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 32,787.
- TrendVivi has climbed 2,276 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,211. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedVivi is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #704. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningVivi is an English form of Vivian, which means “alive”.
About the name Vivi
Vivi is a girl name of Latin origin meaning “alive”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-ivi”. US birth records list Vivi for girls from 1946 to 2025, in 48 of those 80 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #3,211 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,211, with 49 babies.
Origin:Latin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.9 | 1,052,632 girls |
| 1950s | 1.9 | 515,464 girls |
| 1960s | 1.3 | 763,359 girls |
| 1970s | 0.4 | 2,380,952 girls |
| 1980s | 0.9 | 1,052,632 girls |
| 1990s | 5.5 | 181,159 girls |
| 2000s | 8.2 | 121,803 girls |
| 2010s | 12 | 84,246 girls |
| 2020s | 18 | 54,250 girls |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Vivi
What does the name Vivi mean?
Vivi means “alive” in English, as a form of Vivian.
What is the origin of the name Vivi?
Vivi has Latin roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Vivi a boy or girl name?
Vivi is a girl name.
How popular is the name Vivi?
Vivi ranked #3,211 for US girls in 2025, given to 49 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#3,211).