Vian
Every Vian since 2004 — 365 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vian
Vian is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,942 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 365 American babies have been named Vian — about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2020, when 35 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Vian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 28 | #3,942 |
| 2024 | — | — | 20 | #5,049 |
| 2023 | — | — | 30 | #3,798 |
| 2022 | — | — | 24 | #4,431 |
| 2021 | — | — | 27 | #3,999 |
| 2020 | 5 | #17,361 | 30 | #3,650 |
| 2019 | — | — | 16 | #5,794 |
| 2018 | — | — | 23 | #4,471 |
| 2017 | 5 | #18,287 | 28 | #3,882 |
| 2016 | — | — | 27 | #3,979 |
| 2015 | — | — | 24 | #4,288 |
| 2014 | — | — | 13 | #6,604 |
| 2013 | — | — | 7 | #10,660 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,728 | 9 | #8,824 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2007 | 5 | #20,404 | 7 | #10,848 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,909 | 7 | #10,602 |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,355 | 8 | #9,055 |
| 2004 | — | — | 5 | #13,120 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vian in 2025?
Vian ranked #3,942 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vian?
365 babies have been named Vian in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vian most popular?
Vian peaked in 2020, when 35 newborns received the name.
Is Vian a boy or girl name?
Vian is used for both: about 9% of babies named Vian have been girls and 91% boys.
Is the name Vian rising or falling?
Vian is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.