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The name Vianney is a girl's name of French origin meaning "alive, lively".

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While this name is predominantly masculine in France, Belgium, Canada, and French-speaking Africa, in Latin America, it is more often chosen as a feminine name. A diminutive of Vivian, transferred from the surname of Jean-Marie Vianney, the patron saint of priests, it is traditionally pronounced as VYA-NEH in French, while among Spanish speakers, bya-NAY and vya-NAY may be heard.
 
Ultimately from the Latin vivus, Vianney has a lively and spirited meaning, and has been notably borne by activist and laywer. Vianney Sierralta and Paralympic swimmer, Vianney Trejo. 
 
Vianey is an alternative spelling.

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The name Vianney is currently ranked #3340 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #1593 in 2007. The name is most popular in Colorado, Texas, and Arizona. Vianney is occasionally used for boys in 2023.

The name Vianney is a boy's name of French origin meaning "alive, lively".

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Transferred from the surname Vianney, in reference to French saint Jean-Marie Vianney, this name is a diminutive form of Vivian and Vivien, sharing the same spirited meaning. Associated with the patron saint of all priests within the Catholic Church, it is generally used as a masculine name in France, Belgium, Canada, and French-speaking Africa, but in Latin America, it is mainly feminine. 
 
Also appearing as a place name in Quebec, the traditional French pronunciation is VYA-neh, but bya-NAY and vya-NAY may alternatively be heard in Spanish speaker areas. Notable bearers of the name include the philosopher Vianney Décarie, the singer Vianney (Bureau), footballer Vianney Mabidé, and watchmaker Vianney Halter.

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The name Vianney peaked for boys at #13917 in 2020. Vianney is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

Year	US rank	Births	Per million
2014	#2,035	97	54.3
2015	#2,207	86	48.2
2016	#2,478	74	41.8
2017	#2,711	64	37.1
2018	#2,901	58	34.1
2019	#2,677	65	38.7
2020	#2,677	63	39
2021	#2,043	95	57.9
2022	#3,120	53	32.3
2023	#2,847	60	37.4
2024	#3,743	41	25.3
2025	#3,340	47	29.2

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