Total births
958
Girls' name · since 1950
Vivica
Since 1950, U.S. Social Security records show 958 babies named Vivica, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #13695
- among girls today
- 958
- born since 1950
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Vivica is the #13695 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 958 recorded since 1950.
Vivica has 958 recorded births among girls since 1950, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #13695 as of the latest data, more common than 23% of girls, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 2025.
- #13695 among girls today
- 958 born since 1950
- 2000s peak decade
- 23% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Vivica is currently the #13695 girls' name in America, more common than 23% of girls - 958 born since 1950, peaking in the 2000s.
- #13695
- among girls today
- 958
- born since 1950
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
Vivica vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13695
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 23% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Vivica was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
97 babies were named Vivica in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
How Vivica compares
958 Top 32% higher than 68% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Vivica's all-time total is 151% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Vivica | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 958 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 97 | 48 | 19,840 |
Vivica's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Vivica's full recorded timeline at 2001, 56% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 44% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1961, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1998 peak of 97 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Vivica at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1998
Current rank
#13,695
Active since
1950
Vivica popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–2025
- Peak year (1998)
- 97
- Annual births at peak, across 76 years of records
Vivica by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Vivica's strongest decade.
395 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Vivica births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 29
1950s
29 births
- 1960s 48
1960s
48 births
- 1970s 21
1970s
21 births
- 1980s 46
1980s
46 births
- 1990s
1990s
215 births
- 2000s
2000s
395 births
- 2010s 142
2010s
142 births
- 2020s 62
2020s
62 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 395 births (41% of all-time use).
How Vivica compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Vivica's total volume
Vivica vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Vivica by state
Where Vivica concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 109 | 11.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 95 | 9.9% |
| #3 | New York | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 8 | 0.8% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Vivica's total US births 11.4%
Even split
109 of 958 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Vivica? ▼
Since 1950, Social Security records show 958 babies named Vivica. Today it holds rank #13695 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 97 births.
When was Vivica most popular? ▼
Vivica was most popular in the 2000s decade with 395 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Vivica most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Vivica are California (109 births), Texas (95 births), New York (10 births).
How long has the name Vivica been used? ▼
Records for Vivica go back to 1950, giving 76 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Vivica? ▼
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 Vivica's data
- Vivica's decade-level peak was the 2000s (395 total births); usage has since declined to 62 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Vivicas (109 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 Vivica
Nearby Names Like Vivica
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Vivica
Vivian Girl
#77 228,172 births
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 Vivica side by side: Vivica vs Vivian Vivica vs Viviana Vivica vs Vivienne
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Vivica
Nikola #13694
658 births · Peak 1972
Cammy #13696
1,556 births · Peak 1968
Linsey #13693
5,125 births · Peak 1985
Landy #13697
255 births · Peak 1980
Cher #13692
1,721 births · Peak 1972
Joshlyn #13698
1,299 births · Peak 2008
Leisa #13691
4,969 births · Peak 1958
Sylvana #13699
817 births · Peak 2008
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, 1950–2025 (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. "Vivica: #13695 Girls' Name - 958 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/vivica. 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 Vivica 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.