Vivian is of Latin origin and means "lively" or "full of life". It is a unisex name, although it is more commonly used for females. In its feminine form, Vivian is often associated with the Roman goddess Vesta, who was the protector of hearth and home. The name gained popularity in the Middle Ages through the character Vivian, a fairy in the French romance "The Story of Merlin and Vivian". Today, Vivian remains a distinctive yet timeless choice for parents seeking a unique name for their child.
"Vivan's popularity as a name fluctuated over the decades, with peaks in the late 1910s to early 1920s and again in the mid-1980s to early 1990s, but overall it has remained steady since its first appearance in 1911."