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UK boy's name

Vivin

A masculine name of Hindi origin meaning "humble, modest, unpretentious".

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.

Vivin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Vivin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2024 to 2024. 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.

Vivin is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Vivin. 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

  • Vivin ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 3 boys were registered as Vivin.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Vivin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5119

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2024

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Vivin mean?

The name Vivin has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India, dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "vivana," which means "forest" or "grove." The name was likely given to individuals who lived in or near forested areas, or who had a deep connection with nature.

In the ancient Hindu texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, there are references to characters and sages with names similar to Vivin, such as Vivana and Vivanaswami. These figures were often associated with wisdom, spirituality, and a respect for the natural world.

The earliest recorded use of the name Vivin can be traced back to the 8th century CE, when it appeared in various inscriptions and historical documents from the Indian subcontinent. One notable individual from this time was Vivin Acharya, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the kingdom of Kashmir.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Vivin. In the 11th century, there was Vivin Pandita, a celebrated poet and writer from the region of modern-day Pakistan. In the 14th century, Vivin Mishra was a prominent mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of trigonometry.

During the Mughal Empire in the 16th century, Vivin Khan was a powerful military commander who served under the emperor Akbar. He was known for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.

In more recent times, Vivin Sundaram is a renowned Indian artist and filmmaker who was born in 1943. His work has been exhibited in major galleries and museums around the world, and he is widely recognized for his contributions to contemporary art.

Despite its ancient roots, the name Vivin remains relatively uncommon, particularly outside of India and the Indian diaspora. However, its connection to nature, wisdom, and spirituality has given it a sense of depth and meaning that has endured throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Vivin by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Vivin 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 #5119 3 1

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FAQ

Vivin: questions and answers

How popular is the name Vivin in the UK right now?

In 2024, Vivin was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Vivin most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 3 babies registered as Vivin in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Vivin?

A masculine name of Hindi origin meaning "humble, modest, unpretentious".

How many people are called Vivin in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Vivin 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.