Total births
448
Unisex name · since 1914
Vivan
448 babies named Vivan in U.S. Social Security records since 1914, with the highest year being 2016. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4914
- among boys today
- 448
- born since 1914
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other boys
448 babies have been named Vivan since 1914, making it today's #4914 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Vivan has been recorded 448 times among boys since 1914, currently ranked #4914 nationally and more common than 66% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2025.
- #4914 among boys today
- 448 born since 1914
- 2010s peak decade
- 66% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Vivan is currently the #4914 unisex name in America, more common than 66% of boys - 448 born since 1914, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4914
- among boys today
- 448
- born since 1914
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 66%
- more common than other boys
Vivan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4914
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 66% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Vivan was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
44 babies were named Vivan in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Vivan compares
448 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
Vivan's all-time total is 22% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Vivan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 448 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 44 | 23 | 22,252 |
Vivan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Vivan splits its recorded history at 2011: 80% of all births land in the more recent half, 20% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1914 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2016 peak of 44 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Vivan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#4,914
Active since
1914
Vivan popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Vivan popularity over time - girls
373 total births recorded since 1911 (Vivan as girls' name)
Vivan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Vivan's strongest decade.
243 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Vivan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 17
1910s
17 births
- 1920s 29
1920s
29 births
- 2000s 34
2000s
34 births
- 2010s
2010s
243 births
- 2020s
2020s
125 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 243 births (54% of all-time use).
Vivan by state
Where Vivan concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 45 | 10.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 13 | 2.9% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 6 | 1.3% |
California share of Vivan's total US births 10.0%
Even split
45 of 448 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vivan? ▼
Vivan has been given to 448 babies in the U.S. since 1914, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4914 as of the latest data. 44 babies were born in 2016, its single highest year.
When was Vivan most popular? ▼
Vivan was most popular in the 2010s decade with 243 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Vivan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vivan are California (45 births), Texas (13 births), New Jersey (6 births).
Is Vivan a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Vivan is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 448 births, and as a girl's name it has 373 births.
How long has the name Vivan been used? ▼
Vivan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 112 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Vivan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vivaan, Vivian, Vivek, Viviano, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Vivan's data
- Vivan's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (243 total births) through the 2020s (125) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Vivans (45 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 Vivan
Nearby Names Like Vivan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vivan
Vivaan Boy
#1855 2,759 births
Vivian Boy
2,583 births
Vivek Boy
#9153 1,771 births
Viviano Boy
#11063 190 births
Vivin Boy
#9721 99 births
Compare Vivan side by side: Vivan vs Vivaan Vivan vs Vivian Vivan vs Vivek
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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, 1914–2025 (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. "Vivan: #4914 Unisex Name - 448 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vivan. 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 Vivan 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.