Is Viv a boy's or girl's name?

Viv is primarily a girl's name.

When was Viv most popular?

Viv reached its peak popularity in 1960 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Viv?

Viv is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 1960. Its peak was in 1960.

Viv

An uncommon Latin pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameLatinNot ranked recently Also a pet name

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

Viv is a girl's baby name of Latin origin, a short form of Vivienne or Vivian — from the Latin vivus, meaning "alive" or "full of life." As a standalone name, Viv has the effortless appeal of great one-syllable names — everything you need, nothing you don't.

Rare as a legal given name, Viv carries the vivacious energy of its full forms distilled into a single powerful syllable.

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Popularity Over Time

Viv has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1960.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Viv
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1960s	5	#7294	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 1960–1960)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Viv
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1960	5	#7294	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Viv has two lives

Viv, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1960–1960) · Methodology

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