Total births
2,759
Boys' name · since 2006
Vivaan
Vivaan has 2,759 recorded births since 2006 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2015 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1855
- among boys today
- 2,759
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Vivaan is the #1855 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,759 recorded since 2006.
Social Security Administration records show Vivaan recorded 2,759 times among boys since 2006, holding rank #1855 nationally today, ahead of 87% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2006 to 2025.
- #1855 among boys today
- 2,759 born since 2006
- 2010s peak decade
- 87% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Vivaan is currently the #1855 boys' name in America, more common than 87% of boys - 2,759 born since 2006, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1855
- among boys today
- 2,759
- born since 2006
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Vivaan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1855
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 87% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Vivaan was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
251 babies were named Vivaan in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Vivaan compares
2,759 Top 18% higher than 82% of 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
Vivaan's all-time total is 8x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Vivaan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,759 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 251 | 23 | 22,252 |
Vivaan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Vivaan's SSA record in two at 2016 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2006, with only 16 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 251, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Vivaan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#1,855
Active since
2006
Vivaan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2006–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 251
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Vivaan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Vivaan's strongest decade.
1,914 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Vivaan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 133
2000s
133 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,914 births
- 2020s 712
2020s
712 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 1,914 births (69% of all-time use).
How Vivaan compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Vivaan's total volume
Vivaan vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Vivaan by state
Where Vivaan concentrates geographically, total births since 2006
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 468 | 17.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 306 | 11.1% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 284 | 10.3% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 159 | 5.8% |
| #5 | Washington | | 100 | 3.6% |
| #6 | New York | | 91 | 3.3% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 82 | 3.0% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 77 | 2.8% |
California share of Vivaan's total US births 17.0%
Even split
468 of 2,759 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 21 reporting states.
Vivaan appears in 21 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vivaan? ▼
Since 2006, Social Security records show 2,759 babies named Vivaan. Today it holds rank #1855 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2015, with 251 births.
When was Vivaan most popular? ▼
Vivaan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 1,914 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Vivaan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vivaan are California (468 births), Texas (306 births), New Jersey (284 births).
How long has the name Vivaan been used? ▼
Records for Vivaan go back to 2006, giving 20 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Vivaan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vivian, Vivek, Vivan, Viviano, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Vivaan's data
- Vivaan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (1,914 total births) through the 2020s (712) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Vivaans (468 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 Vivaan
Nearby Names Like Vivaan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vivaan
Vivian Boy
2,583 births
Vivek Boy
#9153 1,771 births
Vivan Boy
#4914 448 births
Viviano Boy
#11063 190 births
Vivin Boy
#9721 99 births
Compare Vivaan side by side: Vivaan vs Vivian Vivaan vs Vivek Vivaan vs Vivan
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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, 2006–2025 (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. "Vivaan: #1855 Boys' Name - 2,759 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vivaan. 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 Vivaan 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.