Vian
About Vian
Vian is a concise, sophisticated masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Latin 'vivus' meaning 'alive' or 'full of life,' or could be a shortened form of Vivian, which traditionally was used for men before becoming primarily feminine. In some cultures, it may connect to the French surname Vian, famously borne by writer Boris Vian. The name has gained moderate popularity in recent years for its minimalist elegance and cross-cultural appeal. With just four letters, Vian offers simplicity while maintaining a distinctive character that works well internationally.
Pronounced VEE-ahn.
As of October 2026, Vian ranked #3942 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3647 in 2020.
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Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,288 | 24 | 12.5 |
| 2016 | #3,978 | 27 | 14.2 |
| 2017 | #3,882 | 28 | 15.1 |
| 2018 | #4,469 | 23 | 12.7 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | #3,647 | 30 | 17.4 |
| 2021 | #3,995 | 27 | 15.4 |
| 2022 | #4,427 | 24 | 13.7 |
| 2023 | #3,791 | 30 | 17.5 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | #3,942 | 28 | 16.4 |