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Vivi

A multilingual diminutive whose meaning depends on its longer source name.

US rank (2025)#3,211

Meaning and history

Vivi is a feminine diminutive used in many languages for Vivian, Vivienne, Victoria, and names beginning with Viv-. Vivian derives from Latin Vivianus, connected with vivus, “alive,” while Victoria means “victory.” The intended meaning therefore depends on the full name. Vivi is also used independently, especially in Scandinavia and Latin America. Notable bearers include Danish singer and actor Vivi Bach and Brazilian footballer Vivi Holzel.

Popularity over timeUS births · girls
20062006: 14 births, rank #8,237
2007: 23 births, rank #5,895
2008: 19 births, rank #6,799
2009: 23 births, rank #5,891
2010: 20 births, rank #6,382
20112011: 17 births, rank #7,118
2012: 24 births, rank #5,557
2013: 20 births, rank #6,255
2014: 17 births, rank #6,987
2015: 21 births, rank #6,036
20162016: 21 births, rank #5,985
2017: 21 births, rank #5,821
2018: 19 births, rank #6,248
2019: 27 births, rank #4,909
2020: 22 births, rank #5,487
20212021: 21 births, rank #5,748
2022: 22 births, rank #5,638
2023: 28 births, rank #4,746
2024: 37 births, rank #3,963
20252025: 49 births, rank #3,211

In 2025, 49 babies were recorded with the name Vivi, ranking #3,211 among girls.