UK girl's name
Vivie
A feminine French diminutive form of the name Vivian, meaning 'alive' or 'full of life'.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2018. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Vivie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Vivie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2018 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5666, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2018 to 2018. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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.
Vivie is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Vivie. 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 2019 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Vivie ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales in 2018, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 3 girls were registered as Vivie.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vivie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5666
2018
Births in 2018
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Vivie mean?
The name Vivie is a feminine given name with its origins traced back to the Latin word "vivus," which means "alive" or "lively." It is a variant of the name Vivia, which was relatively common among ancient Roman families.
In ancient Roman society, names often carried significant meanings and were chosen to reflect desired characteristics or aspirations for a child. The name Vivia, and its variant Vivie, likely originated as a symbolic representation of the hope for a vibrant and energetic life for the newborn.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vivia can be found in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who mentioned a woman named Vivia in his work "Ab Urbe Condita" (From the Founding of the City), written around 27 BCE. This suggests that the name was in use during the Roman Republic and early Roman Empire.
While the name Vivia appears to have been more common in ancient Rome, the variant Vivie has also been documented throughout history. In the 12th century, a noblewoman named Vivie de Beaumont was recorded as living in Normandy, France. She was a prominent figure in the region and is mentioned in several historical records from that time.
Another notable figure with the name Vivie was Vivie de Durfort, a French aristocrat who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her involvement in the French Wars of Religion and her support for the Protestant cause.
In the 19th century, Vivie Fanshawe was a British author and translator who was born in 1830. She is best known for her translations of various French literary works, including those of Honoré de Balzac and Émile Zola.
Vivie Warren, born in 1876, was a character in the play "Mrs. Warren's Profession" by George Bernard Shaw. Although a fictional character, her name has contributed to the recognition and popularity of the name Vivie in English-speaking countries.
Throughout history, the name Vivie has been borne by individuals from various backgrounds and cultures, reflecting its enduring appeal and the universal desire for a vibrant and lively existence.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Vivie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vivie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5666 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Vivie
- Victoria 19,582
- Violet 14,594
- Vanessa 3,696
- Verity 3,437
- Valentina 2,969
- Vienna 2,077
- Vivienne 1,692
- Veronica 1,425
- Valerie 733
- Viktoria 696
- Vera 667
- Vivian 619
FAQ
Vivie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Vivie in the UK right now?
In 2018, Vivie was ranked #5666 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Vivie most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 3 babies registered as Vivie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Vivie?
A feminine French diminutive form of the name Vivian, meaning 'alive' or 'full of life'.
How many people are called Vivie in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Vivie across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.