How old is someone named Vivian?
The average Vivian is 40 years old.
Half of all living Vivians are between 11 and 69. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Vivians are much younger than 40.
When was Vivian popular?
Vivian was popular around 1920, faded for decades, and is back: 3,367 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 4,973 | 0 |
| 1910s | 24,115 | 0 |
| 1920s | 37,162 | 610 |
| 1930s | 23,293 | 4,600 |
| 1940s | 23,169 | 13,000 |
| 1950s | 23,749 | 18,000 |
| 1960s | 14,111 | 12,000 |
| 1970s | 5,050 | 4,700 |
| 1980s | 4,206 | 4,100 |
| 1990s | 8,928 | 8,800 |
| 2000s | 14,712 | 15,000 |
| 2010s | 27,265 | 27,000 |
| 2020s | 17,352 | 17,000 |
How many Vivians are still alive?
About 130,000 Vivians are alive in the US today. That's 54% of the roughly 230,000 babies named Vivian since 1880.
Roughly half of all Vivians ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Vivian?
About one in three living Vivians are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Vivian an old name?
Somewhat. Vivian is older than 66 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Vivian will be 31 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Vivians make up more of the total.
Is Vivian a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.5% of living Vivians are women.
Names the same age as Vivian
NAME TWIN
Vivian's name twin is Ruby. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Ruby's age curve is the closest match to Vivian's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Vivian
How old is the average Vivian?
The average Vivian in the US is 40 years old. The median is 31, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Vivian?
About 130,000 Vivians are alive in the US today, out of roughly 230,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Vivian most popular?
In 1920, when about 4,200 baby girls were named Vivian.
Is Vivian a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 30% of living Vivians, but the name spans several generations.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this