UK boy's name
Vivaan
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning born to triumph.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Vivaan is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Vivaan popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1025, with 29 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 62 births.
This profile covers 615 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 2007 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 47% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 624 living people in the UK are called Vivaan. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Vivaan ranked #1025 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 29 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 62 boys were registered as Vivaan.
- • Vivaan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #609 in 2019.
- • About 624 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vivaan as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1025
2024
Births in 2024
29
Latest year
Peak year
2014
62 births
Estimated living
624
2026
Meaning
What does Vivaan mean?
The name Vivaan has its origins in the Sanskrit language and is derived from the word "Vivaana," which means "dwelling" or "abode." It is a popular name in India and is found across various regions and cultures within the country.
The earliest recorded use of the name Vivaan can be traced back to ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often used as a reference to a sacred or divine dwelling place. The name has been mentioned in various religious and philosophical works, including the Upanishads and the Puranas.
One of the most notable historical figures to bear the name Vivaan was Vivaan Shastri, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and philosopher who lived in the 8th century CE. He is credited with writing several commentaries on ancient Hindu texts and is considered one of the most influential figures in the field of Sanskrit literature.
Another notable figure was Vivaan Chandra, a 12th-century Indian mathematician and astronomer. He is known for his contributions to the field of astronomy and his work on the calculation of planetary positions and eclipses.
In the realm of literature, Vivaan Detha was a prominent Indian writer and novelist who lived in the 20th century. He is best known for his novels and short stories that explored the lives and struggles of the rural communities in Rajasthan.
Vivaan Sundaram, an Indian painter and artist, was also a notable figure who lived in the 20th century. He is renowned for his abstract and experimental works, which were heavily influenced by the traditional Indian art forms and philosophies.
Lastly, Vivaan Bhatia was an Indian cricketer who played for the Indian national team in the 1990s. He was a skilled wicket-keeper and was known for his agility and quick reflexes behind the stumps.
Overall, the name Vivaan has a rich historical and cultural significance, particularly in the Indian subcontinent, where it has been used for centuries as a name with deep spiritual and philosophical connotations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Vivaan over time
The chart below shows babies named Vivaan registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Vivaan, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 29 births in 2024, compared with 62 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vivaan by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vivaan was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #969 | 157 | 5 |
| 2010s | #850 | 430 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2079 | 28 | 3 |
Geography
Where Vivaan is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Vivaan. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Vivaan ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #609 in 2019.
Across the UK
Vivaan in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#609 in 2019
4 years of NRS records, 13 total registered
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- Viktor 706
- Vlad 677
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- Vladimir 541
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FAQ
Vivaan: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vivaan in the UK right now?
In 2024, Vivaan was ranked #1025 for boys in England and Wales, with 29 births registered.
When was Vivaan most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 62 babies registered as Vivaan in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vivaan?
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning born to triumph.
How many people are called Vivaan in the UK?
A total of 615 babies have been registered as Vivaan across the 18 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 13 more in Scotland.
Where is Vivaan most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Vivaan ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #609 in 2019. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.