Vianne is of French origin, meaning 'violet'. It has been used as both a given name and a surname throughout history. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in France and other Francophone countries. It is often associated with elegance, creativity, and uniqueness due to its uncommon usage. Vianne is composed of two elements: 'vi', which might refer to life or vine, and '-anne', a feminine suffix common in French names like Anne or Suzanne. The name is often misspelled as ViAnne or Viane but maintains the same pronunciation, /vjæne/.
The name Vianne experienced fluctuations in popularity over time, with peaks in recent years. From the 1930s to the 1960s, there were periods of consistent usage, with an average of around 7 births per year. However, a significant decline was observed between 1965 and 1983, with only one birth recorded in 1983. The name's popularity began to rise again in the early 2000s, reaching its peak in 2005 with 21 births. Since then, it has maintained a steady level of usage, with annual births ranging from 6 to 15. Overall, Vianne has been given to 393 babies since 1936, as per the provided statistics.