Vivaan
Vivaan first appears in US records in 2006. It peaked in 2015, when 251 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 108.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Vivaan popular?
Rising Vivaan has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 712 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,914 | |
| 2000s | 133 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Vivaan mean?
Commonly glossed as 'the first rays of the morning sun' and associated with Surya (the sun). It is a modern Sanskrit-derived name; the popular claim that it is an epithet of Krishna rests on weak sources, so treat that association cautiously.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vivaan mean?
Vivaan means Rays of the morning sun. Commonly glossed as 'the first rays of the morning sun' and associated with Surya (the sun). It is a modern Sanskrit-derived name; the popular claim that it is an epithet of Krishna rests on weak sources, so treat that association cautiously.
What is the origin of the name Vivaan?
Vivaan is of sanskrit origin.
How do you pronounce Vivaan?
Vivaan is pronounced “vi-VAAN.”
Is Vivaan a boy or a girl name?
Vivaan is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Vivaan a popular name right now?
Vivaan has climbed over the past decade, given to more boys now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Vivaan?
In 2025, Vivaan ranked #1584 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Vivaan most popular?
Vivaan was most popular in 2015, when about 251 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Vivaan?
Names similar to Vivaan include Pranav, Rishi, Aarush, Atharv, Kabir.
What names go well with Vivaan?
sanskrit names that pair well with Vivaan include Tara, Trisha, Kali, Bodhi, Anaya.