How old is someone named Vivien?
The average Vivien is 25 years old.
Half of all living Viviens are between 9 and 29. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Viviens are much younger than 25.
When was Vivien popular?
Vivien is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2014.
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Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 111 | 0 |
| 1910s | 513 | 0 |
| 1920s | 789 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 344 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 636 | 340 |
| 1950s | 341 | 270 |
| 1960s | 199 | 170 |
| 1970s | 116 | 110 |
| 1980s | 113 | 110 |
| 1990s | 356 | 350 |
| 2000s | 937 | 930 |
| 2010s | 2,098 | 2,100 |
| 2020s | 785 | 780 |
How many Viviens are still alive?
About 5,200 Viviens are alive in the US today. That's 70% of the roughly 7,400 babies named Vivien since 1885.
Most Viviens ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Vivien?
About two in five living Viviens are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Vivien an old name?
Not really. Vivien is younger than 58 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Vivien will be 32 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Vivien a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Viviens are women.
Names the same age as Vivien
NAME TWIN
Vivien's name twin is Mckinley. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Mckinley's age curve is the closest match to Vivien's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Vivien
How old is the average Vivien?
The average Vivien in the US is 25 years old. The median is 15, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Vivien?
About 5,200 Viviens are alive in the US today, out of roughly 7,400 babies given the name since 1885.
When was the name Vivien most popular?
In 2014, when about 250 baby girls were named Vivien.
Is Vivien a Gen Alpha name?
Partly. Gen Alpha are the largest group, about 44% of living Viviens, 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