Total births
333
Unisex name · since 2004
Vian
Since 2004, U.S. Social Security records show 333 babies named Vian, peaking in 2020. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5024
- among boys today
- 333
- born since 2004
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Vian currently ranks #5024 among unisex names in America, with 333 babies recorded since 2004.
Social Security Administration records show Vian recorded 333 times among boys since 2004, holding rank #5024 nationally today, ahead of 65% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2004 to 2025.
- #5024 among boys today
- 333 born since 2004
- 2020s peak decade
- 65% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Vian is currently the #5024 unisex name in America, more common than 65% of boys - 333 born since 2004, peaking in the 2020s.
- #5024
- among boys today
- 333
- born since 2004
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 65%
- more common than other boys
Vian vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5024
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 65% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Vian was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
30 babies were named Vian in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How Vian compares
333 48th percentile among 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Vian's all-time total is 9% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Vian | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 333 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 30 | 23 | 22,252 |
Vian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Vian's full recorded timeline at 2017, 68% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 32% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 2004, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2020 peak of 30 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Vian at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#5,024
Active since
2004
Vian popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2004–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Vian popularity over time - girls
32 total births recorded since 2005 (Vian as girls' name)
Vian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Vian's strongest decade.
159 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Vian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 27
2000s
27 births
- 2010s
2010s
147 births
- 2020s
2020s
159 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 159 births (48% of all-time use).
Vian by state
Where Vian concentrates geographically, total births since 2004
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 21 | 6.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 1.8% |
California share of Vian's total US births 6.3%
Even split
21 of 333 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vian? ▼
Since 2004, Social Security records show 333 babies named Vian. Today it holds rank #5024 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2020, with 30 births.
When was Vian most popular? ▼
Vian was most popular in the 2020s decade with 159 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Vian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vian are California (21 births), New York (6 births).
Is Vian a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Vian is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 333 births, and as a girl's name it has 32 births.
How long has the name Vian been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Vian since 2004 -- 22 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Vian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Viaan, Viaansh, Viansh, Vianney. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Vian's data
- California records the most Vians (21 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Vian
Nearby Names Like Vian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vian
Viaan Boy
#1700 1,618 births
Viaansh Boy
#7721 97 births
Viansh Boy
#8256 44 births
Vianney Boy
10 births
Compare Vian side by side: Vian vs Viaan Vian vs Viaansh Vian vs Viansh
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2004–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Vian: #5024 Unisex Name - 333 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vian. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Vian draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.