Vianney
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Vianney
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.
Vianney for boys
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.
Vianney for girls#3340 US
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.
Pronounced vee-uh-NAY.
As of October 2026, Vianney ranked #14043 in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #13917 in 2020.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| 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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