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Vianney

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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 (2025)#3340 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births47 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,623

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719802025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

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

Famous Bearers

  • ★Jean-Marie Vianney (1786-1859)
    French Catholic priest and patron saint of parish priests, canonized in 1925
  • ★Vianney (1994-)
    French singer-songwriter known for soulful pop and multiple Victoires de la Musique awards

If you like Vianney…

Vianey— a sister spelling of the same name
Guadalupe— a fellow Mexican devotional name
Fatima— the companion Marian name
Lourdes— another shrine-and-devotion name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vianney mean?

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

How do you pronounce Vianney?

It's said vee-AH-nee /viˈɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

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.

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