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Vivin

♂ Boy

Pronounced VIH-vin /ˈvɪ.vɪn/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Sanskrit (linked to viv-, 'life/lively') and the Latin vivus, 'alive; living'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Alive; lively; full of life: Vivin is Sanskrit/Latin. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'VIH-vin'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowIndian, Sanskrit
MeaningVariously from the Sanskrit (linked to viv-, 'life/lively') and the Latin vivus, 'alive; living'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7160 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 99

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220152025

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

Vivin comes variously from the Sanskrit (linked to viv-, 'life/lively') and the Latin vivus, 'alive; living' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'VIH-vin').

In the U.S. it appears in Indian, especially South Indian, families. Rare, alive-and-lively at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Vivin is variously linked to 'life/lively' (Sanskrit viv-) and 'alive; living' (Latin vivus) — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'VIH-vin').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Vivin — Sanskrit/Latin; routes layered

Variations

VivanVivin

Nicknames

Viv

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Vivin mean?

Vivin is variously linked to Sanskrit 'life/lively' and Latin vivus ('alive; living'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Vivin?

It's said VIH-vin /ˈvɪ.vɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Vivin a boy or girl name?

Vivin is a boy's name.

How popular is Vivin?

Vivin is a very rare name in the U.S.

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