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Vianney

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Vianney Pronunciation

Vianney is pronounced vee-AH-nee /viˈɑ.ni/High

Meaning: From the French surname of St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars — a devotional given name, popular in Mexican namingMedium

In 30 seconds: A saint's surname turned tender first name: Vianney honors St. John Vianney, the humble Curé of Ars — beloved in Mexican naming for daughters. Devotional, soft, and distinctive.

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Origin MediumFrench

MeaningFrom the French surname of St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars — a devotional given name, popular in Mexican naming

U.S. rank (2024)#3743 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births41 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,576

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Vianney comes from the surname of St. Jean-Marie Vianney (1786-1859), the Curé of Ars and patron of parish priests. Adopted as a devotional given name — especially in Mexico, for both sexes but often for daughters — it reads soft, faithful, and distinctive.

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican-heritage Catholic families. Rare, saint-honoring at the root, and gentle.

Did you know? St. John Vianney, the patron saint of parish priests, drew tens of thousands of pilgrims to the tiny village of Ars; in Mexico, his surname became a cherished given name — and singer Vianney keeps it current in France.

Overall data confidence 72%

References on St. John Vianney — devotional background

Variations

VianneiVianey

Nicknames

ViviAnney

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How do you pronounce Vianney?

Vianney is pronounced vee-AH-nee (/viˈɑ.ni/). Press play above to hear Vianney said aloud.

How do you say Vianney?

Vianney is said vee-AH-nee (/viˈɑ.ni/). Press play above to hear Vianney said aloud.

What does the name Vianney mean?

Vianney is a devotional name from the surname of St. John Vianney, the Curé of Ars.

Is Vianney a boy or girl name?

Vianney is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Vianney?

Vianney is a rare name in the U.S., used in Mexican Catholic families.