Total births
445
Girls' name · since 1948
Viveca
Since 1948, U.S. Social Security records show 445 babies named Viveca, peaking in 1957. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 445
- total births
- 1948–2020
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Viveca sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 445 recorded since 1948.
Social Security Administration records show Viveca recorded 445 times among girls since 1948, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1948 to 2020.
- 445 total births
- 1948–2020 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
445 girls have been named Viveca since 1948, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2020.
- 445
- total births
- 1948–2020
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Viveca was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
27 babies were named Viveca in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Viveca's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Viveca's SSA record in two at 1969 and the more recent half accounts for 31% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 69%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1973, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1957 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Viveca at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1948
Viveca popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–2020
- Peak year (1957)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Viveca by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Viveca's strongest decade.
162 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Viveca births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 20
1940s
20 births
- 1950s
1950s
162 births
- 1960s
1960s
133 births
- 1970s 35
1970s
35 births
- 1980s 23
1980s
23 births
- 1990s 28
1990s
28 births
- 2000s 27
2000s
27 births
- 2010s 10
2010s
10 births
- 2020s 7
2020s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 162 births (36% of all-time use).
Viveca by state
Where Viveca concentrates geographically, total births since 1948
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 7 | 1.6% |
California share of Viveca's total US births 1.6%
7 of 445 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Viveca? ▼
Viveca has been given to 445 babies in the U.S. since 1948, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2020. 27 babies were born in 1957, its single highest year.
When was Viveca most popular? ▼
Viveca was most popular in the 1950s decade with 162 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
Where is Viveca most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Viveca are California (7 births).
How long has the name Viveca been used? ▼
Records for Viveca go back to 1948, giving 73 years of history through 2020.
What names are similar to Viveca? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vivian, Viviana, Vivienne, Vivien, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Viveca's data
- Viveca's decade-level peak was the 1950s (162 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Vivecas (7 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 Viveca
Nearby Names Like Viveca
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Viveca
Vivian Girl
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Viviana Girl
#369 27,268 births
Vivienne Girl
#184 23,921 births
Vivien Girl
#1709 7,403 births
Vivianna Girl
#1185 4,798 births
Compare Viveca side by side: Viveca vs Vivian Viveca vs Viviana Viveca vs Vivienne
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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, 1948–2020 (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. "Viveca: Baby Name Since 1948 - 445 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/viveca. 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 Viveca 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.