The nameViviane
Viviane is the French form of Vivian, and the name of the Lady of the Lake.
- Girl's name
- French
Meaning
Viviane comes from the Latin Vivianus, from vivus, "alive".
Origin
French, from Latin.
History
In French Arthurian romance Viviane is the Lady of the Lake who enchants Merlin. In the United States the name reached 2922nd place in 1935.
Popularity of the name Viviane
Viviane in the United States
Viviane was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 220 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Viviane. Its rise began around 1919, and it peaked in 2009. Half of all babies named Viviane in the United States were born before 2001. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 24 births a year.
Viviane in France
Viviane was most popular in France in the 1950s, with 20,160 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Viviane. Its rise began around 1931, and it peaked in 1955. Half of all babies named Viviane in France were born before 1954, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 16 births a year on average, against 23 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Viviane
Names from the same generation as Viviane, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Viviane mean?
Viviane comes from the Latin Vivianus, from vivus, "alive".
What is the origin of the name Viviane?
French, from Latin.
Is Viviane a girl's or a boy's name?
Viviane is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Viviane?
In 2024, Viviane was the 4463rd most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 31 births.
What are good sibling names for Viviane?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Lucile, Liliane, Lucienne and Aurélie for a sister, Pascal, Frederic, Maxime and Émile for a brother.